Matera is an ancient settlement that has gained international fame for its "Sassi di Matera", meaning "stones of Matera".

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Matera is a city and a province in the region of Basilicata, in southern Italy. It lies in a small canyon carved by the stream named the Gravina. It is an ancient settlement that has gained international fame for its "Sassi di Matera" , meaning "stones of Matera".

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Location: Maratea, Basilicata, Italy
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