“… When I left the station [… ]The city was not there. I was on a sort of desert plateau … This desert rose, scattered here and there, eight or ten grand palaces of marble … I finally began to look for the city … I came to a road that has only one side lined with some old houses, and the other ran along a cliff. Read the rest »
“… When I left the station [… ]The city was not there. I was on a sort of desert plateau … This desert rose, scattered here and there, eight or ten grand palaces of marble … I finally began to look for the city … I came to a road that has only one side lined with some old houses, and the other ran along a cliff. Read the rest »
Impossible to mistake: when you are in the South of Italy the taste is fantastic. From the tomatoes to the grapes, from the olives to the figs, the great Italian products are also here, fresh and ready to be eaten. 
Near the instep of the “boot” that is Italy, you’ll find the small city of Matera. At first glance it’s not an impressive town – essentially the same as so many other towns and cities in this region of Italy. 
All of Italy is beautiful, but southern Italy is distinctive with its warm weather, ample waterfront and intriguing sites. When visiting Italy, leave some time to explore not just the major cities, but the smaller towns and seaside of the south as well. 
Unlike the more traveled regions of Italy, Basilicata is best reserved for seasoned travelers. This is a region found in the “calve” of Italy, and the locals here are not especially accustomed to tourists, so you won’t find any tour buses here. 
