Matera, Italy: One Day in Italy's Most Dramatic Cave City
Boozing Abroad | Sam and Chris
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Matera is one of those Italian cities that looks like it was designed to break your camera roll. We spent a full day exploring the ancient Sassi cave districts, underground cisterns, rock churches, panoramic overlooks, and everything in between, including a cocktail stop inside an actual cave.
This is southern Italy at its most dramatic, and it earned every bit of it. If you're planning a trip to Italy and haven't put Matera on your list yet, this one's for you.
Video 104 | Matera, Italy | Filmed May 2026
⌚What's in this video:
00:00 Intro
00:36 Matera's Ancient History
02:27 Chiesa di San Pietro Caveoso
03:08 Inside a Matera Cave House
04:11 Best Cheap Eat in Matera
04:40 Sassi Viewpoint
05:12 Matera Cathedral
06:02 Palombaro Lungo Underground Cistern
07:16 Church of Santa Maria de Idris
08:10 Cave Cocktails at Zipa Café
09:00 Convent of Saint Agostino
09:30 Final Thoughts on Matera
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Matera, Italy: One Day in Italy's Most Dramatic Cave City
Boozing Abroad | Sam and Chris
8,412 views
Matera is one of those Italian cities that looks like it was designed to break your camera roll. We spent a full day exploring the ancient Sassi cave districts, underground cisterns, rock churches, panoramic overlooks, and everything in between, including a cocktail stop inside an actual cave.
This is southern Italy at its most dramatic, and it earned every bit of it. If you're planning a trip to Italy and haven't put Matera on your list yet, this one's for you.
Video 104 | Matera, Italy | Filmed May 2026
⌚What's in this video:
00:00 Intro
00:36 Matera's Ancient History
02:27 Chiesa di San Pietro Caveoso
03:08 Inside a Matera Cave House
04:11 Best Cheap Eat in Matera
04:40 Sassi Viewpoint
05:12 Matera Cathedral
06:02 Palombaro Lungo Underground Cistern
07:16 Church of Santa Maria de Idris
08:10 Cave Cocktails at Zipa Café
09:00 Convent of Saint Agostino
09:30 Final Thoughts on Matera
⭐ New to the channel? Start here: Welcome to Boozing Abroad! American Expats...
✈️Interested in travel guides? Visit our blog: https://boozingabroad.com/
💌 Stay connected:
Instagram: Instagram: boozing_abroad
Facebook: Facebook: boozingabroad
Thanks for watching - don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe! 💕
♥️ Subscribe to our channel for more: @boozing_abroad
About us 👫:
We’re Sam and Chris, a wife-and-husband duo who traded our RV life in the U.S. for a new adventure as American expats in Italy. 🌍 🇮🇹
🔗 Need help planning your trip? Sam offers Italy Trip Consultation to help you experience Bologna and Italy like a local! Learn more here: https://shop.beacons.ai/samseesitaly/...
🔗 SHOP our Italy travel essentials: https://www.amazon.com/shop/boozing_a...
eSIM for data while traveling - Save $3 with code SAMANTH5728: https://airalo.tp.st/aC3BXflR
Book your tour with Get Your Guide: https://getyourguide.tp.st/11K7CGMX
Book your tour with Viator: https://www.viator.com/Italy/d57-ttd?...
Some of the links about are affiliate links. If you choose to purchase items through these links, we will earn a small commission at NO extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting our channel!