MATERA – the European Capital of Culture

The city of Matera has in absolute the most amazing story among the South-Italian cities. The region of Basilicata belongs to that part of Italy, which lies out of the beaten track regarding the best known tourist itineraries. Matera has been the symbol of shame and decay shortly after the Second World War, but now it has become the national proud and the part of UNESCO heritage. The city is made of the dwellings and churches caved in the rocks. It is a popular screen place for moviemakers, beloved from tourists specially in Christmastime and in 2019 it will have the honor to be the European Capital of Culture.