Matera, Italy

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60,403 Population 411/sq mi density

1,316 ft Elevation 401 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Matera (1)

The Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches of Matera

Cultural Inscribed 1993

This is the most outstanding, intact example of a troglodyte settlement in the Mediterranean region, perfectly adapted to its terrain and ecosystem. T...