Matera - The Latest Rage of Italy

Matera, City of the Sassi,   an ancient town of cave dwellings dating back  several thousands of years and strill thriving today  is NOW the rage of Italy.  Indeed, it is the new rage of Europe – as well as being named a UNESCO Heritage site,   it is  the new European Capital of Culture 2019!  It’s unique cave-dwelling architecture and setting makes it a perfect backdrop for films -  the most famous being  Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of Christ”.  Gibson chose Matera because it best resembled the image of thew Holyland from the town of Christ. The latest James Bond move is being filmed there,