Matera is one of the most interesting sites in the world in terms of urban archaeology, the area is the site of the Sassi cave dwellings, a mountainside of dwellings originally dug out as caves. The city is in the midst of making the area more hospitable to tourists and injecting cultural and musical activity.
The historic town of Matera boasts an exceptional site for archaeological study, with its Sassi cave dwellings, carved into the side of a mountain. Efforts are underway to transform the location into a more tourist-friendly destination, fostering artistic and musical expression.