The Untold History of Matera, Italy: From Jerusalem to Hollywood

The Untold History of Matera, Italy: From Jerusalem to Hollywood

Matera is a city in the Basilicata region of Italy, known for its stunning architecture, rich history, and vibrant culture. In this video, we'll take you on a journey through the fascinating history of Matera, from its ancient origins as a prehistoric settlement to its role as a center of art and culture in the Middle Ages. We'll explore the city's rich history, from its strategic location on the ancient Appian Way to its role as a center of power during the Renaissance. We'll also introduce you to some of the colorful characters who have shaped Matera's history. Along the way, we'll discover some of the gems of this beautiful city, from its stunning cave dwellings and churches to its delicious food and wine. This video is sure to provide a fascinating insight into the world of Matera.

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2:40 Count of Matera
5:40 Pizzica
6:30 Viewing Platform
6:50 Tramontano Castle
7:00 Parco della Murgia Materana
7:10 San Giuliano Regional Reserve
7:15 Movies and 007
8:00 Paolo from Friends

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[AMMandrea]

Very nice job presenting complex material beautifully done.

[MorganScorpion]

Cosimo Fusco is so much more than the man who played Paolo in Friends. He is also in 30 Coins, Berberian Sound Studio, Mano de Hierro, Dario Argento's The Card Player, the slasher Veneciafrenia and many more.

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[vincentciliberti]

You seem to have fogotten mentioning that in 1956 when Matera was the shame of Italy because it was impoverished, Ex-Prime Minister A. De. Gasperi visited Matera and changed Matera forever. This we learned quite recently by a (an angle) resident in Matera, with the name Sig. MicheleangeloTrotta Bruno. He must have spent about two hours with us explaining that he a is the son of a wealthy father (now deceased), a noble man, who used to have people work for him. Unfortumately Sig. Micheangelo Trotta Bruna keeps blaming the old conditions (famine and living conditions) in part to the noble people, including hs immediate family. It would also seem that only one noble family's coat of arms (stemma) exists which still can be seen, outside the entrance to a palazzo. Finally, Matera was "conditoned" by a feudal system.