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Ancient town of Matera (Sassi di Matera) at sunrise, Basilicata, southern Italy.

Matera, Italy as seen from within an ancient cave at dusk.

Matera (The City of Stones), European Capitals of Culture 2019

Ancient town of Matera (Sassi di Matera) at sunrise, Basilicata, southern Italy.

view of the stones of Matera in the dawn lights

The ancient church of Santa Maria De Idris, an ancient cave church carved into the rock, Matera, Basilicata, Italy, August 2020

Fresco in a rock church in the ancient town of Matera in southern Italy.

An idyllic cityscape of the old town of Matera, in southern Italy, known worldwide as 'Sassi di Matera' (Matera's Stones). On the horizon stands the majestic facade and the bell tower of the Duomo, or Cathedral of the Madonna della Bruna and of Sant'Eustachio, built in the Apulian Romanesque style in the 13th century. The ancient city of Matera, in the region of Basilicata, is one of the oldest urban settlements in the world, with a human presence that dates back to more than 9,000 years ago, in the Paleolithic period. The Matera settlement stands on two rocky limestone hills called 'Sassi' (Sasso Caveoso and Sasso Barisano), where the first human communities lived in the caves of the area. The rock cavities have served over the centuries as a primitive dwelling, foundations and material for the construction of houses, roads and beautiful churches, making Matera a unique city in the world. In 1993 the Sassi of Matera were declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco. Wide angle image in High Definition format.

Matera, Basilicata, Italy: Landscape view of the old town - Sassi di Matera, European Capital of Culture, at dawn

Cave dwellings Sassi di Matera, Unesco World Heritage Site, Matera, Italy, Europe

panoramic view of typical stones (Sassi di Matera) and church of Matera UNESCO European Capital of Culture 2019 under blue sky. Basilicata, Italy

The Ancient town of Matera in southern Italy.

The Ancient town of Matera in southern Italy.

Panoramic view of the ancient town of Matera (Sassi di Matera), European Capital of Culture 2019, at sunrise, Basilicata, southern Italy.

Ancient town of Matera (Sassi di Matera), European Capital of Culture 2019, in beautiful golden morning light, Basilicata, southern Italy

Matera, Basilicata, Italy: interior of an old cave house carved into the tufa rock in the old town (sassi di Matera)

Matera, located in the Basilicata region of southern Italy, is a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its unique ancient cave dwellings carved into the rocky landscape. These cave homes, known as "Sassi di Matera," date back thousands of years and have been transformed into a fascinating living museum, attracting visitors from around the world.

Matera, Italy ancient hilltop town in the Basilicata region at dawn.

UNESCO World Heritage Site Matera in Southern Italy has been inhabited since the Palaeolithic. The city was allegedly founded by the Romans in the 3rd century BC.

Matera, Basilicata, Italy: interior of an old cave house carved into the tufa rock in the old town (sassi di Matera)

Matera, Basilicata, Italy: alley carved in the rock with the old cave houses in the ancient Italian city European capital of culture 2019

Matera, Basilicata: landscape at dawn of the old town (sassi di Matera), European Capital of Culture, Italy

Panoramic view through cave of sassi di Matera,basilicata, Italy. UNESCO European Capital of Culture 2019

Matera, Italy - 16 May 2018 - The historic center of the wonderful stone city of southern Italy, Basilicata region, a tourist attraction for the famous "Sassi" old town. Here in particular a view of stone buildings

Matera, Basilicata, Italy: cityscape at sunrise of the picturesque old town (sassi di Matera) with the characteristics ancient tuff houses

View of the Rock Church Madonna dell’Idris, excavated in the rocky boulder, and the square of San Pietro Caveoso, with a rectangular plan, has a beautiful view on the ravine highlighted by an arch placed on the left of the homonymous church.

Matera, Basilicata, Italy: landscape at dawn of the old town (sassi di Matera), European Capital of Culture 2019

Matera, Basilicata, Italy: landscape at sunset of the old town (sassi di Matera) with the rock church Santa Maria de Idris

Ancient town of Matera (Sassi di Matera), Basilicata, southern Italy

Old stone manger in the old town of Matera

Scenic view of Matera Sassi district from the viewpoint of Belvedere Murgia Timone at sunset, Basilicata, Italy

Matera, located in the Basilicata region of southern Italy, is a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its unique ancient cave dwellings carved into the rocky landscape. These cave homes, known as "Sassi di Matera," date back thousands of years.

Young elegant woman tourist in historical Matera town in Italy taking ,

Matera ancient town i Sassi, Unesco world heritage site landmark. Basilicata, Italy, Europe

Gravina in Puglia ancient town, bridge and canyon at sunrise. Panoramic view of old city Gravina in Puglia, Apulia, Italy. Europe

The human settlements carved into the rock in the Murgia Materana Archeological Park near the town of Matera, in southern Italy, known worldwide as 'Sassi' (Matera's Stones). The ancient city of Matera, in the region of Basilicata, is one of the oldest urban settlements in the world, with a human presence that dates back to more than 9,000 years ago, in the Paleolithic period. The Matera settlement stands on two rocky limestone hills called 'Sassi' (Sasso Caveoso and Sasso Barisano), where the first human communities lived in the caves of the area. The rock cavities have served over the centuries as a primitive dwelling, foundations and material for the construction of houses, roads and beautiful churches, making Matera a unique city in the world. In 1993 the Sassi of Matera were declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco. Image in high definition quality.

A woman with a straw hat is admiring the beautiful Matera ancient city. Sassi di Matera, a famous international landmark in Southern Italy.

Matera, Basilicata, Italy: landscape at dawn of the old town (sassi di Matera) and the creek at the bottom of the deep ravine

Day view of the ancient town of Matera (Sassi di Matera) and Matera Cathedral in Basilicata region, southern Italy

A woman with a straw hat is admiring the beautiful Matera ancient city. Sassi di Matera, a famous international landmark in Southern Italy.

"Matera skyline and tuff landscape, Basilicata Italy-OTHER photos from Puglia and Basilicata:"

The historic city of Matera in Basilicata, Italy. UNESCO World Heritage Site. This amazing town was the backdrop for, among others, Mel Gibsons movie "Passion of the Christ".

View of historic Sassi di Matera in Southern Italy