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10 Things to do in Matera, Italy Travel Guide
Join us as we visit Matera, Italy in this travel guide covering top attractions, things to do and food worth eating in la Città Sotterranea (the Subterranean City). As one of our favorite cities we visited from our trip to Europe and around Italy Matera is somewhere you go to get lost around every corner. As one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, you'll find yourself exploring caves, the historical center 'sassi' and UNESCO heritage churches along with eating delicious Italian food. An exciting announcement is that Matera was declared Italian host of European Capital of Culture for 2019.
1) Chiesa rupestre di San Pietro Barisano
2) Convent of Saint Agostino
3) Cathedral of Matera
4) Chiesa di Santa Maria di Idris
5) Murgia National Park
6) La Grotta nei Sassi Restaurant
7) Storica Casa Grotta di vico Solitario
8) Palombaro Lungo - Underground Matera Tour
9) Ristorante Nadi
10) Matera at Night
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Our visit Matera travel guide documentary covers some of the top attractions including a food guide to Italian cuisine, top sightseeing tourist attractions and the city by day and night including visiting churches, parks, the old town 'sassi', quirky neighborhoods, museums and caves. We also cover off-the-beaten-path outdoor activities you won't find in a typical Matera tourism brochure, Matera itinerary or Matera city tour also known as Matera, Italia.
10 Things to do in Matera, Italy Travel Guide Food Video Transcript:
One destination that’s been at the very top of our travel bucket list for a while now is Matera, and on this trip to Italy, we were determined to make it happen!
Nicknamed “the stone city”, Matera has been quite literally dug out of the rock, and it’s a sight you won’t soon forget. Set on the slope of a rocky ravine, the landscape is dominated by cave dwellings, zigzagging staircases, and early churches that hold some incredible frescoes once you set foot inside.
During our visit, we stayed in the “sassi”, which is the ancient town, and in our opinion, the best way to soak in the vibe of this place.
Now in this video, we’re going to take you on a tour of the city and show you some of the things you can see, do and eat when you visit Matera.
Matera is well-known for its rupestrian churches, carved into the rock and covered in frescoes.
We first stopped by Chiesa Rupestre di San Pietro Barisano, which is the largest rock church in the city of Matera.
We wanted to show you the frescoes, so we continued to Convento di Sant’Agostino, a church and convent dating back to the late 16th Century. We started walking uphill via a series of staircases and winding streets, until we found ourselves in front of Matera Cathedral.
The rocky landscape we noticed is called Murgia (MoorJa) National Park and it’s an archaeological site with cliffs, gorges & caves.
Let’s take a quick break to introduce you to Materan cuisine. Like most of the establishments in Matera, this restaurant was set in a cave and we ate pasta, wine & dessert?
We spent a lot of time visiting cave churches, but for a look at how locals lived in these troglodyte dwellings, we visited Casa Grotta.
The Sassi District is a made up of a network of dwellings carved into the steep slopes of the valley walking into the Casa Grotta.
We visited Palombaro Lungo, a massive water cistern that sits directly under Matera’s main square.
After visiting Palombaro Lungo, we also found ourselves in front of the ruins of Chiesa del Santo Spirito. The church sits beneath Piazza Vittorio Veneto where you can make out frescoes on the walls.
Continuing our quest for Materan cuisine, we ended up at Ristorante Nadi - another cave restaurant that we stumbled upon by chance to see if we could get through a 4 course meal.
Our final recommendation for Matera would be to explore the city at night. Matera looks magical between sunset and blue hour and it was a pleasure to wander around with camera in hand.
And that’s a wrap for Matera! We hope you guys enjoyed discovering Italy’s famed Stone City, and we’ll see you soon with more videos from Italy.
This is part of our Travel in Italy video series showcasing Italian food, Italian culture and Italian cuisine.
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Top 10 Best Things to do in Reggio Emilia , Italy
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Libreria All'Arco
Teatro Municipale Reggio Emilia
Piazza Fontanesi
Sala del Tricolore
Basilica della Madonna della Ghiara
Piazza Prampolini
Collezione Maramotti
Palazzo Magnani
Mapei Stadium - Citta del Tricolores
Stazione Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana
Explore Bologna, Italy. Top Things to do in the City!
We explore the amazing Northern Italian city of Bologna, the capital of the Emilia-Romagna region.
We start the day at the Giardini Margherita and then walk up to the church San Michele in Bosco to find the best views over the city.
After that we head back down to the main part of town making our way through the city’s famous porticos (covered walkways) to the main square Plaza Maggiore where we check out the outside of the amazing church Basilica di San Petronio.
Later we got some serious exercise by climbing the Asinelli tower (the smaller, leaning tower next to it is Tower Garisenda. It is 97 metres high and took about 10 minutes to get to the top, the views were beautiful but it was very crowded!
Lastly we go find the small canals in Bologna, and in particular the small peaking window the gives you a glimpse of the canals (La Piccola Venezia).
Lastly, if you’re wondering what the top six most populated cities in Italy are: ;)
1. Rome
2. Milan
3. Naples
4. Turin
5. Palermo
6. Genoa
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Bologna:
Often left aside on travel plans in favour of more famous Italian cities, such as Rome, Venice and Milan, Bologna has plenty to offer tourists, from amazing traditional Italian food and art.
Bologna is a historical city, with around 380,000 inhabitants. Although it is well known by Italians, it is less so among foreign visitors. Little English is spoken by its residents. It is the capital and largest city of Emilia-Romagna (a region in northern Italy). Bologna is famed for having the oldest university in the Western world, a lively student population, exquisite food, typical brick terracotta-roofed architecture and porticos, theatre and nightlife.
Bologna is famous for its cuisine (la cucina Bolognese). It is also viewed as a progressive and well administered city. It is considered second only to Venice in beauty by many Italians
Emilia Romagna Region:
Emilia Romagna lies between the River Po to its north and the Apennine Mountains (to its south). It is one of the most fertile and productive regions of Italy, thanks to the mitigating effect that the Adriatic Sea has on the coastal climate.
The diversity between the mountains and sea offers visitors to Emilia Romagna breathtaking views, in addition to beauty for both the eyes and spirit, with a mixture of the earthy colors, the aromas and the fresh sea air. Not to mention that Emilia Romagna is a hotbed for music, cinema and art appreciated nationally and internationally.
Giardini Margherita:
Giardini Margherita is the largest and certainly the most popular city park. It was designed by the Piedmontese Sambuy to provide Bologna with an ample green and public place as in other Italian and European cities. It was opened in 1879 with the name of “Passeggio Regina Margherita” ( as a tribute to the wife of King Umberto I).
San Michele in Bosco:
San Michele in Bosco is a religious complex in Bologna, central Italy, including the church with the same name and the annexed Olivetan monastery. The latter was acquired in 1955 by the municipality of Bologna, to house an orthopedic center named the Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute (l'Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli).
Plaza Maggiore:
Piazza Maggiore is located in the very centre of Bologna. In the past, the square underwent many changes and was embellished with important buildings: the Basilica di San Petronio, Palazzo dei Notai, Palazzo d'Accursio, Palazzo del Podestà and Palazzo dei Bianchi.
Basilica di San Petronio:
Named in honour of Bologna patron saint Petronio - 8th bishop of the city from 431 to 450, the Basilica is the most imposing (a length of 132m, a width of 66m, a height of 47m) and important church in Bologna.
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What to Do in Parma, Italy in 3 Hours
The plan was to take the train from Milan to Parma, spend three hours exploring Parma, and then catch another train to La Spezia. The plan worked PERFECTLY. Click Show more to see the 3-hour schedule below.
We booked two one-way regional train tickets (one from Milan to Parma and another from Parma to La Spezia), each at about 11 Euros per person. That allowed us to make our own schedule so we could explore Parma. We had to carry our luggage with us, but fortunately we travel light.
The highlight of the trip (besides Pepen's food, of course) was the Parma Cathedral. The paintings and decorations inside this cathedral are unparalleled. It is one of the most awe inspiring, completely impressive buildings I've ever been in (and I've been in St. Paul's in London, St. Peter's in the Vatican, and most of the other impressive cathedrals of the world).
Here's the schedule: (with video time stamps) And how long we spent there.
2pm - Arrive at Parma train station
2.15pm - Eat at Pepen (0:08) Thirty minutes, depending on how busy it is.
2.45pm - Check out Parma Cathedral (0:41) We spent an hour here.
3.45pm - Monastero San Giovanni (1:33) Fifteen minutes is fine.
4.05pm - Chiesa della Staccata (2:00) Ten minutes.
4.20pm - Teatro Farnese (2:19) Thirty minutes.
Then you have 30 minutes to eat gelato (2:53), explore (we went to a few parks that weren't very pretty in March so they didn't make the video), and get back to the train station.
If you're staying in La Spezia (hiking Cinque Terre), stay with Marco on Airbnb. His apartment was fantastic and he was a great host.
This is part 5 of a 10-day road-trip/train-trip through Switzerland and Italy around Easter 2016. Start the journey with us from the beginning here:
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Tour Italy in 2 Weeks with Insight Vacations
Tour Italy in 2 Weeks with Insight Vacations highlights the very best parts of this European destination showcasing what it’s really like during 16 unforgettable days on tour. Watch as we follow our Insight Vacations travellers as they venture across the Italian countryside exploring ancient ruins or spending time with local artisans and sampling world-class cuisine. These are just a few of the many authentic, local encounters that can be experienced during this one-of-a-kind tour.
The tour starts in the country’s historic capital city, Rome, where travellers are treated to an exclusive, VIP visit to Vatican City. Next, they make their way to the ancient Roman city of Pompeii to see the vast archaeological site up close, exploring the grounds for a couple hours and then carrying on to Sorrento for the evening. See the corners of Capri through the eyes of our travellers on day 4 before they move on to the stunning Amalfi Coast to continue the adventure.
Orvieto is a must-see destination in Italy and of course, this small but impressive town features as a highlight on the itinerary where the tour group explores the town’s local markets and ristorantes at their own pace. Travellers then carry on to Assisi and Perugia where they are able to marvel at architectural masterpieces including the Basilica of Saint Francis and the Church of San’t Angelo. As the days go on, travellers will also spend time exploring the highlights of Tuscany with stops in Siena and San Gimignano before travelling to the picturesque city of Florence, Lucca and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cinque Terre.
Once day 13 arrives, travellers will be in Modena where they’ll enjoy sampling traditional, artisan-crafted balsamic vinegar and take a class to learn what makes this vinegar top-notch. They will continue to the town of Parma, famous for...you guessed it: Parmesan cheese! And finally, to top off this Italian immersion, the Insight Vacations tour group explores fair Verona to retrace the steps of Romeo and Juliet. As for the last stop of the tour, the journey wouldn't be complete without a visit to Venice where gondolas and great wine can be found at every turn.
Feeling inspired? Can you already taste the wine, pasta and gelato? Then it’s time to book your own getaway and tour Italy for yourself.
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Places to see in ( Cremona - Italy )
Places to see in ( Cremona - Italy )
Cremona is a city in Italy’s Lombardy region. The Stradivarius collection at the Violin Museum testifies to the city’s violin-making heritage. On Piazza del Comune are the Cremona Cathedral, with its Renaissance arcade, and the 8-sided Baptistery. Also on the square, the Torrazzo bell tower has an astronomical clock. The portico of the 13th-century Loggia dei Militi has a statue of 2 Hercules figures.
Making violins is a passion in Cremona, the ancient Italian town that has been producing them since the 16th century, but turning passion into profits has not been easy. Cremona, in northern Italy, has more than 100 workshops making violins and other stringed instruments for musicians worldwide, following in the tradition of its great violin-makers which have included Antonio Stradivari and Nicolo Amati.
Cremona is a city and comune in northern Italy, situated in Lombardy, on the left bank of the Po River in the middle of the Pianura Padana (Po Valley). It is the capital of the province of Cremona and the seat of the local city and province governments. The city of Cremona is especially noted for its musical history and traditions, including some of the earliest and most renowned luthiers, such as Giuseppe Guarneri, Antonio Stradivari, and several members of the Amati family.
Alot to see in cremona such as :
The Cathedral of Cremona with the annexed Baptistery constitutes one of the most notable sites for Romanesque-Gothic art in northern Italy.
Sant'Agata
Sant'Agostino
San Facio
San Girolamo
San Luca
Santa Lucia
San Marcellino
San Michele
San Pietro al Po
Santa Rita
San Sigismondo
The Torrazzo, the third highest brickwork bell tower in Europe
Loggia dei Militi
Palazzo Cittanova
Palazzo Fodri
Palazzo Comunale
Teatro Ponchielli
Museo Civico Ala Ponzone
Museo Stradivariano
Museo della Civiltà Contadina
Museo Berenziano
Cremona has a distinguished musical history. The 12th-century cathedral was a focus of organized musical activity in the region in the late Middle Ages. By the 16th century the town had become a famous musical centre. Nowadays there are important ensembles for Renaissance and Baroque music, i.e. Choir & Consort Costanzo Porta, and festivals which maintain Cremona as one of the most important towns in Italy for music. Composer Marc'Antonio Ingegneri taught there; Claudio Monteverdi was his most famous student, before leaving for Mantua in 1591. Cremona was the birthplace of Pierre-Francisque Caroubel, a collaborator with noted German composer Michael Praetorius. The bishop of Cremona, Nicolò Sfondrati, a fervent supporter of the Counter-Reformation, became Pope Gregory XIV in 1590. Since he was an equally fervent patron of music, the renown of the town as a musical destination grew accordingly.
( Cremona - Italy ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting Cremona . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Cremona - Italy
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Dream of Italy Season 2: Full Venice Episode
There is simply no other place in the world like Venice. Host Kathy McCabe takes a gondola rowing lesson from an 8th-generation gondolier. She learns how Venice is fighting rising water levels with a special ecology tour. Kathy meets an impiraressa - a bead stringer - who is bringing Venice's ancient art into modern times. Chef Riccardo takes Kathy to Venice's 1000-year old Rialto Market and teaches her how to cook up some eel. Plus much more... For more information, visit dreamofitaly.com
Places to see in ( Reggio Emilia - Italy )
Places to see in ( Reggio Emilia - Italy )
Reggio Emilia is a city in northern Italy, in the Emilia-Romagna region. It has about 171,400 inhabitants and is the main comune of the Province of Reggio Emilia. The town is also referred to by its more official name of Reggio nell'Emilia. Often written off as an emergency pit stop on the Via Emilia, Reggio Emilia states its case as the birthplace of the Italian flag – the famous red, white and green tricolour – and a convenient base for sorties south into the region's best natural attraction, the Parco Nazionale dell'Appennino Tosco-Emiliano.
Those savvy enough to get out of their train/car/bus will find a cyclist-friendly city of attractive squares, grand public buildings and a leafy park. Known also as Reggio nell'Emilia, the town started life in the 2nd century BC as a Roman colony along the Via Emilia. Much of Reggio was built by the Este family during the 400 years it controlled the town, beginning in 1406.
The best Reggio Emilia can offer is all in the city center, so you probably won't need to get a taxi. Taxi are not so common in Reggio Emilia, it's almost impossible to see one around in the streets. If you need one, you can catch it at the train station, or just make sure to have phone numbers to call one. Visit the Maramotti collection of modern art, located in what was formerly the site of production of Max Mara clothing in the suburb of Pieve Modolena (reached with a short westward trip by bus along the via Emilia)
Alot to see in Reggio Emilia such as :
Basilica di san Prospero
Piazza San Prospero
Basilica B.V.della Ghiara
Teatro Municipale Romolo Valli
Sala del Tricolore (inside the townhall)
Pietra di Bismantova
Canossa and Rossena (castles)
Torrechiara (in the province of Parma, next to the border with Reggio Emilia)
Bishop's Palace.
Palazzo Ancini.
Palazzo Busetti.
Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo
Palazzo del Carbone.
Palazzo Cassoli.
Palazzo Cassoli - Tirelli.
Palazzo Comunale
Palazzo Ducale (18th century) – see italian article.
Palazzo Magnani.
Palazzo Masdoni.
Palazzo Rangone.
Palazzo Sacrati-Terrachini.
Palazzo Scaruffi.
Palazzo Spaletti-Trivelli
Palazzo Tirelli.
Palazzo Torello Malaspina.
The Neo-Classical Teatro Municipale.
Teatro Ariosto - see Italian article.
Palazzo Corbelli.
The hills and the mountains in the south of Reggio Emilia are definitely worth a visit, but you can reach some areas only if you have a car or a motorbike. The main locations will be served also by public transports (bus). If you travel by bus make sure to buy your return ticket before leaving Reggio and to check the time tables, as there's no public transport in the evening and in the night.
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Moments in Northern Italy: Bologna, Verona, Lake Garda (Part 1)
Traveling around Northern Italy was therapeutic in a way. The scenery was just so beautiful and architecture was simply amazing. Italians are known to be people who knows how to enjoy life and I had my take of it too! A journey of exploring, experiencing and reflecting as I stepped into different towns.
Flight from Frankfurt to Bologna didn't take too long and before I know it, I was in the charming town of Bologna. I took a bigger step to look for Romeo (and Juliet) in Verona and then to Lake Garda, the largest lake in Italy.
Watch PART 2 of Northern Italy:
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Places featured in the video:
Bologna:
- Bologna Cathedral (Cattedrale Metropolitana di San Pietro)
- Palazzo d'Accursio and Fountain of Neptune at Piazza Maggiore
- Two Towers of Bologna (Le due Torri)
- Trattoria Anna Maria
- La Sorbetteria Castiglione
Verona:
- Arena di Verona
- Juliet's House (Casa di Giulietta)
- Piazza delle Erbe
- Ponte Pietra (Stone Bridge)
- Ristorante Redentore
Lake Garda:
- Il Vittoriale
- Tignale
- Riva del Garda
- Bardolino
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