128K views · 911 reactions | GO MATERA | This unique Italian city has been named European Capital of Culture for 2019! The UNESCO World Heritage Site is known for its ancient buildings carved directly into rock but now the local community is ready to show off everything that the city has to offer. Find out more: https://bit.ly/2Aaxe8P | Euronews English | Facebook

85K views · 15K reactions | This is Matera!  This is Italy’s oldest...

65K views · 920 reactions | The hillside town of Matera, Italy is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. And inside almost every building, there's a cave. See the story this Sunday. | CBS Sunday Morning | Facebook

The city carved into stone 📜 Located in the Basilicata region of Italy, Matera is one of the oldest and most ancient cities in the world and is also still inhabited to this day. An incredible settlement of history that preserves evidence of human civilizations since the Palaeolithic period. You truly can’t skip it!! If you’re interested in learning more, you can head to my blog where I cover the things you need to know, food you need to eat, and places you need to stay! Click the link in my bio