Sassi di Matera
The Sassi di Matera are two districts (Sasso Caveoso and Sasso Barisano) of the Italian city of Matera, Basilicata, well-known for their ancient cave dwellings inhabited since the Paleolithic period.
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
|---|---|
The Sassi of Matera | |
| Location | Province of Matera, Basilicata, Italy |
| Part of | The Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches of Matera |
| Criteria | Cultural: (iii), (iv), (v) |
| Reference | 670 |
| Inscription | 1993 (17th Session) |
| Area | 1,016 ha (2,510 acres) |
| Buffer zone | 4,365 ha (10,790 acres) |
| Coordinates | 40°40′00″N 16°36′30″E |
Location of Sassi di Matera in Basilicata Sassi di Matera (Italy) | |
The "Sassi" have been described by Fodor's as "one of the most unique landscapes in Europe". Along with the park of the Rupestrian Churches, it was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1993.
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