Vetera Matera

In the city of Matera- a UNESCO World Heritage Site- Vetera Matera has installed its guest rooms and lounges in some of the Sassi- troglodyte dwellings dug into the mountainside in the Paleolithic era. This original undertaking lets guests explore the city and region while staying in this admirably restored world of stone. The contemporary decor- all of understated elegance- perfectly complements the rough- natural rock and the rooms broad windows look out onto scenery that has been the backdrop for countless film productions. The accommodations boast large terraces and are set on the heights of the city s historic center- a district woven together by a tangle of alleys and spectacular staircases. The gourmet restaurant at Vetera Matera showcases specialties of the Basilicata region- while the spa invites you to slip into relaxation pools carved into the rock itself.