Matera, home of the ancient cave dwellings (Sassi). A charming little city in the Basilicata region of southern Italy, famous for the ancient cave dwellings carved into limestone cliffs. These are among the oldest continuously inhabited settlements in the world. Abandoned due to poverty, the city is now revived, to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site. #matera #unescoworldheritage #cavedwellings #sassidimatera #italy🇮🇹❤️ #sassi