It’s not the town of Matera itself, which is interesting, but its old slum districts or "Sassi". There’s enough to keep you occupied here for a whole day.
The name of the town ”the beautiful tree” originates from Sylvae Arbris Belli and refers to the large oak woods, which once covered the whole region. Alberobello is quite unique. Although the town is small, approx. 9000 inhabitants, the image of the town is characterized by the Trullo, a typical type of house for the area. The town has more than 1500 trullos!
