Getting to Matera
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Matera sits at 401 metres on the edge of the Murgia, and you notice it in the weather: summers are hot and dry, winters mild, but noticeably cool in the shady lanes of the Sassi. At the top you will find the next few days, below that the averages for the year and a few tips for planning your trip.
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For most travellers from Germany, Matera begins at Bari airport. Getting from there is straightforward.
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In the old town you move on foot – everything else is a question of gradient and luggage.
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Matera lies off the main rail lines. Most travellers arrive via Bari – by bus, train or hire car.
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The old town is a pedestrian area, and the Sassi are in any case. If you come by car, you leave it at the edge – and walk the last stretch.
