After visiting all 20 regions in Italy, Basilicata is my favorite. It has beautiful beaches in Maratea, and iconic food in ...

One of Italy’s poorest areas, it has recently become better known, thanks to the emergence of Matera one of Italy’s most alluring towns; a honeycomb of rock-cut churches and ancient cave ...

How to spend a weekend in Matera, Italy's rock-hewn city This ancient city offers an enticing Italian getaway with its frescoed churches, Michelin stars and underground art.

Matera, in the southern Italian region of Basilicata, has been chosen the European Capital of Culture in 2019. Festivals and exhibitions will be going on throughout the year. “I want people to ...

Matera, Italy, has become one of the world’s most fascinating destinations. Here’s how to experience the ancient cave city—and 2019’s European Capital of Culture—above and below the sur… ...