A view of the Sassi di Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993. Paul Jebara It’s hard to believe that a little more than 50 years ago, Matera was the “shame of Italy,” its cave-dwelling ...

Matera is a 2019 European Capital of Culture. On this trip, you’ll see the vast collection of caves and houses carved into the hillsides of our New World Wonder, Sassi di Matera. You’ll also visit the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Once known for their squalid living conditions, the prehistoric limestone warrens have been repurposed as lodgings, bars, and ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Journey from Bari through Puglia to Matera, Italy’s oldest city, where ancient caves, churches and centuries of history come ...

This incredible city has been described as one of Italy's most authentic and miles away from the chaotic crowds. Italy is home to some of the world’s most iconic landmarks, but one "timeless" city is ...