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Day 2 of 11 · Matera · Apulian Heartlands & Basilicata Explorer

Day 2 — Sassi di Matera

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A cultural day to your new base in Matera, with a short drive (≈ 1 h 03) and plenty of free time.

Sassi di Matera
Matera, Basilicata, Italy. The Sasso Barisano looking east. © photographed on 30 September 2010 by Tango7174 — CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

Stage 2 · Matera · Italy

≈ approximate position — the place itself was not found: placed at the expected location

We sleep at B&B Le Colombine, 100 m away

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days 2–3 2 nights ≈ 1 h 03 on the road≈ 64 kmclimate favourable

programme
5 h 30
road
≈ 1 h 03

This road time is measured from an approximate position.

To add if time allows: Sunset view from Piazza Pascoli (1 h)

Bad-weather option — something else that day — Guided walk through the Sassi di Matera

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On the way

Stops beside the road, chosen for their small detour — we say they are on the way, we do not promise to go through them.

  • Altamura

    Altamura

    Stop at a traditional bakery to sample the famous Pane di Altamura, a protected designation of origin bread.

    60 min there · detour +5 km · View on Google Maps

    © photographed in 2006 by Travus — CC BY-SA 2.5, Wikimedia Commons