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The Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches of Matera
Matera ligt in de zuidelijke regio Basilicata. De Sassi van Matera en het park met rotskerken laat traditionele menselijke bewoning en landgebruik zien, het bewijs van de ontwikkeling van een cultuur ...
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Italy’s oldest city that’s a 10,000-year-old ancient paradise carved into a rock
The UK is full of stunning travel spots, but for those looking to venture a little further, Italy is always a popular ... Today, the Sassi di Matera is a popular attraction, drawing in visitors ...
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The oldest city in Italy is carved directly into the rock— and it is also one of the oldest in the world
The 'City of the Sassi,' Matera is the oldest still inhabited town in Italy. Located in the heart of the Basilicata ... Named Madonna della Bruna e di Sant'Eustachio, this immense building is one of ...
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How Matera Went From Ancient Civilization to Slum to a Hidden Gem
Today, around 3,000 people live in the Sassi and about half of the dwellings are occupied, with Matera firmly on southern Italy’s tourist circuit. “It’s like a gold rush here,” Zasa ...
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The Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches of Matera
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