This is Matera, Italy’s oldest city, and one of the three oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world! 🇮🇹 Traces of life date back to over 9000 BC 🏛️ Built directly into the rock, it contains numerous secret passages and tunnels that lead to the various houses and streets. You can visit it from Bari, Puglia, which is the nearest airport, taking just under an hour by car ✈️ #matera #italy #puglia #travel #alberobello #bari #italie #pouilles #italia #village #beautifuldestinations #shoton

Carved into stone and glowing at golden hour ✨🇮🇹 Matera feels like stepping into another time, where ancient cave homes, winding alleys and candlelit restaurants tell stories thousands of years old. Wander the Sassi, stay in a restored cave and watch the city light up after dark — pure Italian magic. Tap the link in the comments to explore our guide to Matera. | Culture Trip