
PLANNING A TRIP TO MATERA? SAVE THIS FIRST and follow @melalovel for more travel tips ๐ฎ๐นโจ Here are 7 things you should know before visiting this magical city: ๐๐ป 1. ๐งณ Pack light โ Matera is full of stairs and cobblestones. Rolling luggage? Bad idea. Go for a backpack! 2. โช Stay in the Sassi โ Sleeping in a cave hotel is the real Matera experience. Itโs unforgettable! We stayed at โLa Dimora Di Metelloโ 3. ๐ฌ James Bond was here โ No Time to Die was filmed right in the old town. Recognize the streets? 4. ๐ฅ Dinner tip: Era Convivial Cave โ Cozy cave vibes, local dishes & great wine. ๐ Via Ridola 52 5. ๐ Best sunset spots: โ Piazzetta Pascoli โ Belvedere Luigi Guerricchio โ Or hike across to Belvedere Murgia Timone for the most epic view. 6. ๐ Parking tip: The old town is car-free. Best option: Park at Parcheggio Via Saragat (shuttle included) or Via Cappuccini and walk in. 7. ๐ Wear good shoes โ Matera is steep and full of stairs. Comfort is key. Matera is one of the oldest cities in the world โ 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
Attraction

Sassi
Landmark
4.9
Activity/Tour

Discover Matera, the ancient city - English tour
Activity
4.9
Stays
La Dimora di Metello
Hotel
4.8
Picturesque hotel with sleek rooms & suites in an ancient stone dwelling in the Sassi di Matera.
Restaurant

Era Convivial Cave Restaurant
Restaurant
4.5
Place
Piazzetta Pascoli
Landmark
Belvedere Luigi Guerricchio (Belvedere dei Tre Archi)
Landmark
4.9

Belvedere Murgia Timone