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Matera
Italy
In the Basilicata region of southern Italy, The city of the Sassi, cave dwellings carved into rock, was 2019 European Capital of Culture. From Italy's shame to UNESCO World Heritage — Matera is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities.
What awaits you
City tripMuseumsLocal cuisineWalkable
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Best time to visit
July–August: up to 35°C with 14h of sunshine per day.
Insider tip: November — a pleasant 17°C with fewer visitors.
Cooler winters (13°C). Best visited in July–August.
Max. temperature
12°Jan
13°Feb
14°Mar
18°Apr
24°May
31°Jun
35°Jul
32°Aug
27°Sep
24°Oct
17°Nov
13°Dec
Sunshine hours
7hJan
8hFeb
9hMar
10hApr
11hMay
13hJun
14hJul
12hAug
10hSep
9hOct
7hNov
7hDec
Rain days
6dJan
5dFeb
10dMar
9dApr
13dMay
6dJun
2dJul
5dAug
5dSep
5dOct
8dNov
6dDec
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Matera as a Vacation Destination
Matera is an excellent choice for city breaks. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 35°C.
The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed.
The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, excellent local cuisine.
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Price level
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Local languages
IT