Elsewhere, Matera is cold, and sometimes sees snow, but it's good for a bit of winter sun. The major draw here are the cave dwellings in the Sassi area, which are usually crawling with tourists, but in winter you'll basically have them to yourself.
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The best time to visit Matera is in spring from May-June and in fall from September-October. The weather is still warm and there are less tourists than the July/August months.
Is Matera Italy Worth Visiting? Yes, Matera is absolutely worth visiting! Matera is truly special—it has a spectacular setting, fascinating history, and excellent cuisine. It's as beautiful as many cities in Italy but far less crowded.
Dating back to 7000BC, Matera is touted as one of the oldest human settlements in the world. It might be one of the oldest, but it doesn't take long to appreciate. Two days in Matera is a perfect length for a visit.
Today the visitor has a couple of options for staying in Matera. You can stay in the modern town, enjoying beautiful views of the Sassi. Alternatively, and far more fun, you can stay in the Sassi and get your Fred Flinstone on by living in a cave for a night or two.
Both Matera and Alberobello are fascinating, but they evoke completely different feelings. Both are rich in history. However, in Matera, you get the impression of struggle amongst a vast wilderness, whilst Alberobello brings magic and enchantment to mind.
Language – Italian is the official language of Italy. Most Italian in the city and other main tourists spots, speak English so you can absolutely get by without speaking Italian language.
But be careful, during your Matera walking tour, you will involve a lot of walking, and as the city is hilly, hot—especially in the summer—and completely out in the open, you'll want to make sure you pack comfortable shoes and plenty of water.
Palazzo Gattini is the hotel of Matera that contributed to the new James Bond movie offering hospitality, privacy and serenity to the movie director, Cary Joji Fukunaga, and to the main actors, Daniel Craig and Léa Seydoux.