• Sassi of Matera

    June 21, 2024 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 37 °C

    So hard to describe when viewing it for the first time
    An enticing architectural jumble formed out of lime.
    The two Sassi areas from the lookout totally amaze
    Pondering navigation of the stepped, street maze.

    Descended towards the centre via narrow alleyways
    The old unique rock churches we need to appraise.
    Allowed ourselves to get lost, with the flow we went
    Appreciating it’s beauty and original carved, wall vents.

    Definitely a place like no other, full of incredible assets
    Understand it’s lure for many Hollywood movie sets.
    Dined in a cave restaurant, delicious food on our plates
    Indulged in balcony cocktails whilst for dark we await.

    Certainly special as the Sassi glow with electric light
    Past horrors hidden, makes for an atmospheric sight.
    Returned past highlighted remodelled city structures
    Admiring the intricate Andre Roggi tree sculptures.

    The following morning we’re slow to rise from our bed
    Greeted at breakfast with an unbelievable food spread.
    Local, handmade, gluten free, choice products available
    A surprising tasty banquet which covered over two tables.

    Completely fulfilled and topped up with extra caffeine
    Went to the other side of the valley overlooking a ravine.
    Uninhabited caves abound waiting for us to explore
    The unexpected pleasure of the area left us in awe.
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