The "Sassi of Matera" (Matera)

Italy / Basilicata / Matera
 cave(s), interesting place, UNESCO World Heritage Site, cave church/monastery
This is the most outstanding, intact example of a troglodyte settlement in the Mediterranean region, perfectly adapted to its terrain and ecosystem. The first inhabited zone dates from the Palaeolithic, while later settlements illustrate a number of significant stages in human history. Matera is in the southern region of Basilicata.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sassi_di_Matera
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Coordinates:   40°39'56"N   16°36'37"E
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