Today i thought i would take road trip to check out another city.So i hopped on a train and headed to Matera a town in the province of Basilicata. About an hour away,this town was founded by the Romans in the 3rd Century B.C. Matera which means stones of Matera is where they got their name.Especially their ancient town the Sassidi. Basically the houses were dug into the rock itself even some of the streets are located on top of rooftops of houses! As for sights there's the Matera Cathedral,Castle Tramottamo as well as the the deep cavern that has a stream at the bottom also there is caves to see of different sizes.This was a well worth visit for only 8 euro round trip plus scenery on the way there was beautiful acres upon acres of olive trees. Oh yeah as for food plenty of little spots to eat but i just has some really good gelato.Don't forget about the siesta time where things are closed between 1-5.I recommend to just pack a lunch come see the sights and head back.You can catch a train at the Bari Terminal as early as 8am and and as late going back from Matera 8pm.Definitely come see this beautiful place,you will surely enjoy it!
No comments:
Post a Comment