Matera

Today we did the drive (and ferry) from Taormina in Sicily back to the mainland, through Calabria and across to Matera. Matera has over 10,000 years of continuously lived history and is renowned forEn savoir plus
Today we did the drive (and ferry) from Taormina in Sicily back to the mainland, through Calabria and across to Matera. Matera has over 10,000 years of continuously lived history and is renowned forEn savoir plus
As we arrived earlier than expected yesterday, we were able to see some different aspects of Matera today. You’ll see some more shots of the town, of the Museo della Scultura Contemporanea (MUSMA)En savoir plus
Today we travelled to Alberobello (Puglia) via the coastal town of Monopoli and Cisternino. Like Alberobello, Cisternino is one of ‘I Borghi più belli d'Italia’ (the most beautiful villages ofEn savoir plus
Today we travelled to Lecce on the Salentine Peninsula of Puglia via Ostuni the “white city”(giving it a Greek Isles feel). Lecce is known as "The Florence of the South" due to its rich BaroqueEn savoir plus
Our last full day in Italia has arrived before we fly back home tomorrow from Roma! On the journey to Bari, where we caught the train to Rome, we made una piccolo tappa (a pit stop) at Polignano aEn savoir plus
On the way to the airport - after 5 weeks! We just wanted to take the opportunity to say a big thanks to everyone for following us on this amazing trip. It wouldn’t have been the same without youEn savoir plus
VoyageurI was fascinated, mesmerised & surprised by Matera’s uniqueness! It’s the birthplace of focaccia too… one bakery delivers its’ focaccia to NYC within 8 hours 💚🤍❤️
VoyageurIt’s a very unique place! Wow I didn’t know that about focaccia!
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Love this photo
VoyageurGrazie!