One of the oldest cities in the world: Matera is a magical place carved into the rock of its Sassi, natural caves and miracles of time, which have always provided onlookers with explosive emotions. It is in the stone of the city that we read the history of an architecture that has sculpted Byzantine houses, temples and rock churches decorated with frescoes and sculptural elements. Enter the caves and underground tunnels of Sasso Caveoso, with the ancient cave houses still intact over the centuries, then get lost among the shops of Sasso Barisano, stopping every now and then to admire the views of the city. Visit a still furnished cave house, to understand the customs and traditions of the inhabitants of the ancient districts, before their abandonment in the 1950s. Continue with a tasting of Matera bread: fragrant and scented, round or croissant shaped, one of the city's typical products. Not the only one: at the end of the route, enjoy other Lucanian dishes at lunch in a characteristic room with stone ceilings. A journey to discover a timeless place that tells of the perfect balance between man and the environment.