The ancient city of Matera, Italy ~ Road trip stop No. 5, Matera, is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world, with people currently living in the same location their ancestors did over 9000 years ago (with some renovations, of course)! This city has a pretty incredible history. It’s known as the underground city, famous for it’s Sassi, or underground caves, carved into the rocks in the hill, with homes now built around the caves. The homes are stacked one on top of another with a huge maze of underground caves that consist of houses, churches, and now shops and restaurants. Winding cobblestone walkways connect all the levels, it was so fun wandering and exploring. #matera #basilicata #italia

The ancient city of Matera, Italy ~ Road trip stop No. 5, Matera, is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world, with people currently living in the same location their ancestors did over 9000 years ago (with some renovations, of course)! This city has a pretty incredible history. It’s known as the underground city, famous for it’s Sassi, or underground caves, carved into the rocks in the hill, with homes now built around the caves. The homes are stacked one on top of another with a huge maze of underground caves that consist of houses, churches, and now shops and restaurants. Winding cobblestone walkways connect all the levels, it was so fun wandering and exploring. #matera #basilicata #italia