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Osteria Belvedere al Vecchio Frantoio – Great Food in Matera
After a “hard” day of exploring Sassi of Matera, you’ll just want to sit and relax with some traditional Basilicata food and local wine. But, since you’ll probably visit Matera for only one day, you better make sure to make a good choice. Yes, there are numerous amazing restaurants, and they all have exquisite food (because the food in Matera is generally amazing). But if you’re not a fan of restaurants positioned in the very centre, and you don’t enjoy eating food surrounded by noisy tourists that include very loud guides and numerous backpacks – our suggestion is Osteria Belvedere al Vecchio Frantoio. Where To Find Matera’s Food Gem? This little gem is actually very well hidden,…
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Matera Explained: 10+ Facts You Need to Know About It
When you have just one day to visit a South Italian city that is actually pretty hard to reach – you better make sure to do it right, because you may not get another chance. So, before we dive into the ultimate Matera itinerary – let’s go over [number] FAQ that you need to know before you hit the road. Where in Italy is Matera and how old is it? It is located in the Southern Italian region Basilicata. And it has been there since the Paleolithic times (10th millennium BC). According to Leonardo A. Chisena if continually inhabited it would have been one of the oldest continually inhabited settlements…
