Morning Walk in Matera

A quick tour of Matera this morning before checking out and picking up the rental car. The weather today is much nicer than yesterday, which makes the city feel more vibrant.

The narrow alleys and countless cave dwellings give this place incredible charm, though as recently as 50 years ago many of the people living in these houses lived in deplorable conditions. It’s only been recently that the city has been revitalized and these cave dwellings turned into luxury hotels and restaurants.

Last night we ate in one, an old cistern in fact. It’s weird to walk down so far into a cave to eat dinner!Read more