The journal

Notes from Matera,
written at home

Short, honest guides from your hosts — the things we tell every guest over check-in, written down properly.

Itinerary · 7 min read

Two days, two Sassi, one underground cistern and the best sunset ledge in town — a walkable plan that starts at our front door.

Food · 6 min read

Pane di Matera, peperoni cruschi and the tables worth booking — a short, honest food guide from people who eat here every week.

Culture · 6 min read

Why directors keep casting Matera as ancient Jerusalem — and where 007's Aston Martin spun its wheels. A walking tour of famous scenes.

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