
Beyond the iconic cave dwellings of Matera, the surrounding ravines and hillsides offer a wealth of Mediterranean flora. These green spaces provide a soft, natural counterpoint to the rugged calcarenite stone of the ancient city.

Beyond the iconic cave dwellings of Matera, the surrounding ravines and hillsides offer a wealth of Mediterranean flora. These green spaces provide a soft, natural counterpoint to the rugged calcarenite stone of the ancient city.