Sassi caveoso

January 21st 2016
Today was spent walking around this amazing city which has been built progressively over the years from humble cave dwellings in Neolithic times to fortification during the roman era and development since into two separate cities or "sassies" - both constructed with stone. Sassi caveoso consists of dwellings carved out of the mountains and extended beyond the walls, whereas Sassi barisano is ma ... read more

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Italy became a nation-state in 1861 when the city-states of the peninsula, along with Sardinia and Sicily, were united under King Victor EMMANUEL II. An era of parliamentary government came to a close in the early 1920s when Benito MUSSOLINI establis... ... read more

28th January 2016

judy & Bryan Walkley
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Matera
Hi guys Matera looked to be a fabulous place to explore. Garden has been well watered, after last nights light and sound show (thunderstorm ) your water gauge was full and then some! Have pics but not your email address Michael. Both dam and pool are full to over flowing. Don't have keys???? Not where you said they would be. Scatter said to have fun, don't drink too much and don't get lost

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