PLANNING A TRIP TO MATERA? SAVE THIS FIRST and follow @melalovel for more travel tips 🇮🇹✨ Here are 7 things you should know before visiting this magical city: 👇🏻 1. 🧳 Pack light – Matera is full of stairs and cobblestones. Rolling luggage? Bad idea. Go for a backpack! 2. ⛪ Stay in the Sassi – Sleeping in a cave hotel is the real Matera experience. It’s unforgettable! We stayed at „La Dimora Di Metello“ 3. 🎬 James Bond was here – No Time to Die was filmed right in the old town. Recognize the streets? 4. 🥂 Dinner tip: Era Convivial Cave – Cozy cave vibes, local dishes & great wine. 📍 Via Ridola 52 5. 🌅 Best sunset spots: – Piazzetta Pascoli – Belvedere Luigi Guerricchio – Or hike across to Belvedere Murgia Timone for the most epic view. 6. 🚗 Parking tip: The old town is car-free. Best option: Park at Parcheggio Via Saragat (shuttle included) or Via Cappuccini and walk in. 7. 👟 Wear good shoes – Matera is steep and full of stairs. Comfort is key. Matera is one of the oldest cities in the world – and one of the most cinematic. Have you been or is it on your bucket list? #Matera #ItalyTravel #MateraTips #HiddenItaly #MateraSunset #JamesBondLocations #TravelGuide #EuropeDestinations #guide