Nestled in Italy lies a true natural and architectural wonder that is considered to be the oldest urban settlement in Europe.

The good looks of Matera, in the less well known Basilicata region of Italy, are thanks to its ... when the first people arrived and dug out homes in caves from the relatively soft rock formation.

Nestled in Italy lies ... named Gravina of Matera, and is known as "Sassi di Matera", with 'sassi' translating to stones in Italian. The Sassi di Matera are a series of ancient cave dwellings ...