Maybe you have finally decided to take that dream trip to Italy or maybe, you have already seen all the major art cities and now you'd like to explore some lesser-known areas. How about the Basilicata region in the "toe" of Italy's famous boot shape? ...

Italy's Basilicata region is one of the few that has two coastlines- one on the Tyrrhenian side and the other on the Ionian Sea. Maratea (Tyrrhenian) is probably the most famous beach destination in the region, but we're here to tell you that Policoro and ...

Deep in the Italian peninsula in the Basilicata region lies the hilltop village of Rotondella. Named for its unique position overlooking the Ionian Sea, Rotunda Maris is also referred to as the “Balcony of the Ionian”. This little hamlet is a must-see if you are ...

The southern region of Basilicata is full of mystery, of ancient traditions, and permeated by traces of those that have come before. Its "city of stones", Matera, has come into the international spotlight with a twenty-percent increase in foreign tourism during the last ten years. ...

In Italy, there are places where reality and imagination are lost in a vortex of unparalleled mysticism. This is the case of Craco, an ancient uninhabited village that stands out on the heights surrounded by the typical gullies, in the heart of Basilicata, a few ...

The year 2019 was the year of Matera: the "European Capital of Culture" reserved for the elite. Among the numerous cultural initiatives that were planned throughout the entire year in the city, this particular adventure is a journey of Matera's Via Crucis or the Stations ...

Southern Italy's Basilicata region has been making quite a name for itself as of late. This recent claim to fame can be mostly attributed to its famous cave city, Matera, and the fact that it was the European Capital of Culture in 2019. So with ...

In part I of our article on Matera we explored Sasso Barisano and Sasso Caveoso, or the rupestrian part of the ancient city. Part II will focus on other parts of the city (and beyond) that should definitely be included in any visit to Matera. We'll also ...

One of the most striking and now recognizable cities in the entire world, Matera is the mysterious "Città dei sassi" or "the City of Stone". Virtually unknown to tourists until the late '90s and early 2000s, Matera has gone from one of the most impoverished cities ...

Metaponto is a delightful seaside resort located in the municipality of Bernalda about 48 km from Matera. @wikimedia commons Along the coast, lies the Metaponto Lido surrounded by greenery. You'll find a variety of beach resorts and restaurants with menus ranging from pizza to seafood specialties. In ...