The Sassi of Matera
The Sassi are houses dug into the calcarenitic rock itself, which is characteristic of Basilicata and Apulia, locally called "tufo" although it is not...
Read more
The Sassi are houses dug into the calcarenitic rock itself, which is characteristic of Basilicata and Apulia, locally called "tufo" although it is not volcanic tuff or tufa. The streets in some parts of the Sassi often run on top of other houses. The ancient town grew up on one slope of the ravine created by a river that is now a small stream. The ravine is known locally as "la Gravina".
Read less
Read less
Feb, 2019Views
290
Likes
Awards
People's Choice in Layers of buildings Photo Challenge
Peer Award
All Star
Magnificent Capture
Top Choice
Absolute Masterpiece
Emotions
Happy
Top Ranks
Top 20 rankTop 20 rank week 1Same photographer See all
