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Basilicata is a tiny southern region, occupied for the most part by mountains that in places reached by two seas: the Tyrrhenian sea for a short section of coast line, and the Ionian sea. It is one of the poorest region in Italy but it boast a piece of prehistory in the modern world: "The Sassi". They are located at Matera, the second main city of Basilicata, and UNESCO, the UN organisation that deals with education, science and culture, has proclaimed it to be the "heritage of humanity". The "caves of Matera" are one of the most peculiar, ancient and extraordinary human settlements in the world, which have drawn the attention of scholars and artists from all over the world (the Italian writer Carlo Levi spoke of them in his famous book "Christ stopped at Eboli"). In the "caves", the houses have been dug out of the tufa rock and the walls constructed with the excavated material. Inhabited until recently, the "caves" are now empty and have become the object of projects of cultural and touristic revaluation and restoration. A visit to the "caves of Matera" is a truly unique experience. But it is not the only reason to come to this small, secluded, and beautiful region boarded by two seas: the Tyrrhenian and the Ionian. In Basilicata there are Greek ruins (Metaponto), medieval churches and castles (Melfi, Lagopesole), beautiful beaches (Maratea), and unspoilt countryside (Basilicata shares the splendid park of Pollino with Calabria). And Matera does not only have its "caves": the remarkable blend of Romanesque and Baroque styles in the Church of S. Francesco, for example, is also fascinating. Finally, why not plan a visit to Venosa, birthplace of the great and wise Latin poet Horace? Here, among other attractions, it is possible to admire the medieval Abbey of SS. Trinità and other interesting monuments. In the regional capital, Potenza, ancient and recent earthquakes have seriously damaged the historic centre. But the archaeological museum merits a visit.

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Basiliani Hotel Matera

Basiliani Hotel is set in the Sasso Caveoso archaeological area of Matera. It offers modern rooms set in ancient buildings, all overlooking prehistoric caves in the Parco Archeologico delle Chiese Rupestri.
The Basiliani features air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi access, satellite TV, and private bathroom. Each room has an independent entrance.
Basiliani's multilingual staff are available at reception in the hotel's main building, where you will find a lounge with a free internet point. A buffet breakfast is also served here daily.
A free public car park is only 200 metres from the hotel.
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Matera
In Matera, visitors can see the “Sassi”, the typical houses and churches dug into the “tufa” crag. Matera is in the southern Italian region of Basilicata, between Calabria and Puglia. The city's population is 60,000, with about 3,000 people living in the sassi. Explore the sassi on your own with maps provided by the tourist office, or on a guided walk.
The tourist office sells tickets for a self-guided tour of a half-dozen or so rock churches in the sassi. More are scattered around in parks in the nearby countryside and can be visited by car.
Explore the modern upper town for its shops, art galleries and excellent food shops, such as Samuele Olivieri's Il Buongustaio, which stocks local specialties such as dried red peppers and ear-shaped orecchiette pasta. The local art museum houses some of Carlo Levi's paintings.
Stroll with the locals during the evening passeggiata starting at Piazza Vittorio Veneto. Have a coffee at the Caffè Tripoli, and see photos and news clippings from Mel Gibson's filming of "The Passion of the Christ."
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Maratea
In the Gulf of Policastro, tourists can enjoy the fascinating Maratea, an important resort of the Tyrrhenian Sea; on the Ionian Sea, the Antiquarium of Metaponto.
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Potenza

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