Matera Italy (voted the 2019 European Capital of Culture)
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 24. 07. 2024
- I'm going to show you how to visit Matera Italy in 24 hours. With an incredible food scene and cave hotels, it is no wonder that Matera Italy was voted the 2019 European Capital of Culture. I'm going to show you some of the best local food in Matera and where to find it. I will also show you THE BEST cave hotel EVER...and this cave is one luxury dwelling!
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I LOVE caves. This video represented paradise, on so many levels...a total contrast to my life in Seattle, Washington. Thank you for this adventure!
Hi Mark, I'm an Italian from the north of Italy. For my vacations I always go abroad but thanks to your beautiful videos I'm considering to visit the south of Italy this year.
Hi there, that is so great to hear...the south is really, really special...I'm headed North hopefully soon to start exploring!
Italy
Best country in the world
Iceland đźđž
An an Italian I agree đźđčđźđčđźđč
@@welshlad6427 Iceland is beautiful too
Italy is litteraly the best country in the world seriously wow
I have to agree, it's amazing!
Italy is nice just for holidays if you have enough cash in your pocket
Italians are so incredibly good in making such perfect high quality food out of the most basic natural ingredients.
Born in Matera and i live in it. We never get used to its aching beauty. We can also eat all focaccia, rustico, pizza we wantđđđ
You are very lucky...thank you for watching and commenting! Welcome to the channel.
Nice to hear from a local. "Achingly beautiful" was actually how I described it in my notes when I first saw Matera on video. I'll be visiting for the first time next Fall, and I can't wait.
I went to Puglia last year and went to Matera for a few days. Matera is magnificent. It is like no other place I have seen. Thanks for bringing back wonderful memories!
You are welcome, I really enjoyed it too! Thank you for watching!
I just found this channel and it is the perfect cure for my post Italy vacation blues.I came back from Emilia-Romagna and Liguria a week ago and I am already daydreaming and planning my next visit to Italy, which will be the south.Matera is a relatively unknown yet super old and interesting city in Basilicata, and Sassi di Matera is the old quarter. I better hurry up to visit it before the heavy tourism gets there!!.Thank you for the videos.
Hi Gabriel, welcome to the channel! I totally know what you mean on the post Italy blues! I'm back in Denver now releasing the videos every week lol. Thanks for watching and subscribing!
Oh, we just got back from our Italian vacation last week. This made me miss it all over again! Such a wonderful country. :)
Thanks for watching Allison, I love it there too! More Italy to come!
Mark, thank you for another entertaining video đđ! L'Italia Ăš senza dubbio il mio paese preferito nell'Europa occidentale...lo scenario, la gastronomia, la cultura, la storia, e soprattutto la bellissima gente amichevole. Amo l'Italia â€ïžđ€đ.
Thanks Alan, so glad you liked it! ...and totally agree with your comments, so beautifully said in Italian! đđŒ
Starting over watching your videos!! Love Italy thru your eyes!!
one has to concede this: a really excellent travel blog!!! icing on the cake: an american who tries his best to honor the Italian language, a rare treat!!!
Thank you for going the extra mile and stay in the exotic cave motel⊠gorgeous and unique â€â€â€âŠ thank you for spending your cash and give us this bird eye view
Ciao! Matera is amazing! YoU & Anna did a fabulous tour for us! The toilet lol! đ You are right, walking, climbing & hot! The ancient rock & caves are awesome!!! Canât wait to try the famous bread & taralli & get LOST đ!!!! Thankyou soooo much for sharing this fantastic video!!! AMAZING!!!!!!
Thank you so much Joanne! You will LOVE Matera, what a fascinating city...the food scene is really top notch and the staying in a cave, well that's just a treat!
Just found your channel and love your enthusiasm and the way you describe the places you visit my wife and I will be in Matera in two weeks Iâm looking forward to it even more now
thank you
that bruschetta looks really sensational
it was INCREDIBLE, fresh and simple
thank you for showing us matera. i never knew of this place and it looks like a wonderful town to visit! and the food .... oh yum!
So glad you liked the video!
I went there 3 weeks ago and I would like to go back again.It's wonderful thing in the world.
Best focaccia ever eaten in the world in Matera! I wish you hadn't cut away after you took the first bite. I'd have liked to have seen your reaction. And the taralli to die for! Love Matera!!
Thanks Cynthia! I know, it was so good...
I love your channel and your travels! You help me a lot before my trip to Paris two years ago for food and all! Keep up the great work my man!
Thank you so much for sharing that Fidel, really appreciate the support!
HI Mark ive enjoyed your video, and the food just amazing, keep these great video coming ,thank you both.
Thank you!
in Basilicata you can enjoy another spectacular place: Maratea and Its sands, a wonderful sea place.
Hi Lucia, sounds really cool. I will have to check it out.
Maratea Is very far from Matera .. most of people visit Matera and others near place in Puglia like Polignano ..and it's the best thing to do ...
This is Ana on Matthew's account - What a great episode!!! That was a wonderfully unique and ancient city. I loved the history and the fab food!!! Great memories!!!!
Look at this!!!!!! Hello Wander Woman!!!! đ
Fantastic town!! The scenery is so beautiful !!đ the food looks divine đI hope you guys enjoyed this place. Take care đ€
Hi Carmen, the town was so amazing and the food was really really unique. We loved it. Hope you and your husband are doing well!!!
Mark Felice
Thank you so much for taking the time to reply to my comment and you are very kind person. My husband itâs finally doing better. Thank you so much for asking. Sending you hugs and blessings. â€ïžđ€
this is another great content. I really enjoyed this clip.
Thanks Hugo!
The new James Bond movie was filmed here.
Yes, that is so cool! What a perfect location!
also "The Passion" by Mel Gibson
well Mark, you did such a great job on Matera, not even A.B. could touch your content even with Asia Argento on his side. i will probably hit the south up but not in summer time. top shelf content once again.
Hi there, I can't tell you how much this comment means....wow, thank you!
Hi Mark, I'm a subscriber and big fan of your videos. The Polignano and Matera episodes were outstanding! I will be booking at Il Palazzotto for my next Matera trip, courtesy of you. Keep up the great work (play?!)!
Hi Michael, thanks for reaching out, for subscribing and for watching. Really appreciate you taking the time to comment. You will love both cities and the cave hotel!
that bread looks like to die for ...beautiful place ...so rustic ..love it
It was really really good! Thanks for watching!
Probably the best bread in the worldđ
I enjoy your videos so much! You have great sense for humor, too :)
Thank you so much!!!!!!
Hello Mark and Anna! What a marvelous 24 hours in Matera- omg that room/shower/toilet :) As the saying goes "when in Rome" an excercise in adulthood and travel, it did make me chuckle... That place is SO interesting, I loved every minute of it. Mark are you both being "cameramen"? Wow the food and wine, that bruschetta, everything looks enticingly delicious. Going on the trek to find your dinner place was but a few steps from your hotel, I always say getting lost is integral to making HAPPY memories :) This was delightful, thanks so much! Btw we received the v-neck t-shirt and my dh loves it, he feels very "european" and exotic wearing it!
Hi Yvonne...I always smile when I read your comments. I am so happy he loves the shirt!! Yes, Ana and I were doing all the camerawork after Ryan left...a little intimidating at first, specifically operating the drone, but it worked out great and it was a great way to jump in head first. Loved every hot and sweaty minute of it lol...
Iâm heading there for several days later this yearâŠwinter. It looks fantastic!
Truly wonderful thanks for sharing
Stayed in that hotel as well...il palazzotto is sooo fantastic. and so is Matera...what a beautiful place
It's amazing
Great video and wonderful filming :)
Thanks so much James! Ryan left so Ana and I did the filming, it was head first into the cameras....loved every minute!
Great clip Mark..we were in Alberobello 3 weeks ago.. safe travels
Wow, how awesome, enjoy! It was spectacular there....great place to unwind and soak up the Italian life...love it.
Wow! I love wine! Iâd probably be a lush if I was there! HAHAHAHA! Very cool and beautiful!
Man mark you made me super hungry! Love your vids!!đđđâșâș
I actually got hungry too watching it back lol.
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The way you laugh is so contagious! đ
GZN VRN LoL I do have a one of a kind laugh đ đ€Ł
so cool Mark it is beautifull enjoy
I have the blues too, I got back to Cali 10/11 - I love Italy went to Rome, Amalfi Coast, Florence and Venice, I want to go back!Thank you for sharing Matera, Italy is so Big if you ever need a luggage carrier let me know haha xoxo
LOL too funny Phyllis! It's amazing over there, isn't it? The food scene and way of life, I just love it. Thanks for watching and have a great weekend!
Loving your video guys, but may I suggest you try travelling in autumn and winter to these places! It is so much better in every way! Cheers from Australia
nice video...love Matera..was there twice. while i love the sassi..i enjoyed more going up in the the new Matera..where the locals are and eat..the food is ALOT better
Nice work you're doing here, Mark! I clicked on it because I'm heading down that way later in the year and was thinking of stopping in Matera. The name sounded familiar, and indeed there is only one Mark Felice in the world đ. RAI recorded some installments of Lezioni di Musica in Matera, which is how I first heard of it. I'll look up more of your content. Cheers.
What a nice surprise this is!! How the heck are you Ted??? đ So glad to reconnect and glad you found the channel!!! You will love Matera! And yes there is only ONE Mark Felice LOL. Shoot me an email when you have some time and let's catch up mark@markfelice.com
Mark Felice the past few years I've been doing the opposite: I've spent a lot of time exploring the north of Italy, and this winter I'm going to start in Naples and work my way down and around Sicily. I was in Sicily for a few weeks about ten years ago, but without a rental car, which limited my experience. I just listened to The Godfather, with its description of Sicily, which piqued my interest in going back. I see you've done a bunch of videos there, so I'll check them out for sure.
Whooo this may be one of my favorites....
The rack is back! :) Another great video my friend!! I was booked to travel there last year and ended up not being able to go due to scheduling and wound up in Civita di Bagnoregio instead. This is on my to do list!! Keep up the great work!!
I just LOVE it....you make me laugh!!!! You will love Matera...it's such an awesome city and you have to stay in a cave for sure...that hotel was the da bomb!
@@EuroTrotter ( . )( . ) I can't wait!! Tell Anna and the girls they can come with me when I go and show me around! :) That hotel is where I was going to stay!!! Im so happy I went to Civita but really sad I missed Matera! More reason to book a trip! xxx Seriously...great video!
@@dinnerwithmariah I will let her know for sure lol....this was actually my "do-over" trip to Matera...I broke my finger in Cilento last year in our Amalfi Coast episode and we were supposed to go to Matera the next day, instead I went to the local Italian hospital where they wrapped me up and sent me packing back to Naples and home lol...so this entire vlog going to Sicily, Puglia, etc...was all supposed to be done last August!!!!! It's cool to finally get there!
Love your channel mark , love Italy
Thank yoU!
Your welcome mark đ€đ€đđđđ
I jus got home from Matera! It was so beautiful. loved it so much.
It was awesome Sandy, so glad you enjoyed your time there!
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Cow milm mozzarella Mark. For sure extra good. Cheers
The most magical city in Europe!
I live vicariously through you đđ
awwww, that's very kind Ginger! I'm glad you like our travels and videos....cheers from Denver my friend! đ
Thoughly enjoyable as always
Thanks Nigel, appreciate it my friend!
I love the rustic country bread! đđ
It was so good!!!!!
Super mega like al video. Grazie mille per essere passato dalla mia bella Matera. â€
Grazie mille per aver guardato e commentato. Matera adorata!
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I love south Italy too mark. All southern regions of my country are really beautiful but I think you should visit also northern regions like piedmont and in particular a zone called monferrato where it's produced very good wine. It's only a suggestion naturally. Anyway amazing video of matera. Here it's been realized a mel gibson movie titled "The Passion of Christ" and now it's been realized an italian fiction titled "Imma Tataranni" a crime comedy fiction. I know you probably ignore who is this character, let me say that she's like Detective Montalbano. Anyway many compliments for this video mark.đđđđđđđđđđđđđđđđđđđđđđđđđđđđđđđđđđđđđđâââââââââââđđđđđđđđđđđđđđđ€đ€đ€đ€đ€đ€đ€đ€đ€đ€đ€đ€đ€đ€đđđđđđđđđđđđđđđ
Hi Hector! Thank you so much for sharing this info...yes, I definitely need to visit the North...I have been personally, but not for the show...I just love Italy....
I havenât seen you wear a hat in your videos Thank goodness you wear sunscreen the hotel is unbelievable so awesome đ thanks for sharing
Thanks Ellen, yes, no hats on this trip although I do wear them from time to time...
Matera is amazing! greetings from Milano!
People usually say that Italians don't speak English. But I've seen in some of your videos now that all of the people you've talked to spoke English quite well.
In the old days before google, we would always ask the hotel people for directions with good results.
I was literally sweating for you, it looked so HOT! Pretty cool place đđ»đđ»
Thanks Miki, it was sooo hot. Thanks for watching!
BEAUTIFUL MATERA
UEEEIIII #the great holidays.....very nice Matera, but i never see 1 hotel as this!!!The price very correct for dinner and lunch. Hellooo
Yes, thank you! and hello and hugs from Denver!!!!
@@EuroTrotter AAAAA you leave at Denver, Colorado????i don't know, i have parents at Staten Island...Hellooo
I love your laugh!
Thank you!!!!!...it's kind of uncontrollable lol
LOVE the food in Italy! I agree....get lost! You look good tanned
Kisses from Matera!! đ
Kisses back...thanks for watching!
Looking very very nice...Enjoy..
Thanks Marcus!!!!!!
@@EuroTrotter You are welcome...
The best tip for walking around when its hot. Don't.
I know you have a schedule but Noel Coward and my Nonna Maria used to say.. only dogs go out in the midday sun.
Yes, i felt like a dog....lol, the heat was SO bad...but what a great city! it was worth it! Thanks for watching my friend!
Sausages and wine. Food of champions. đđđ
Totally agree lol....the food was so good there! Thanks for watching!
My dream place i hope someday I can visit.
You will love it!
@@EuroTrotter yeah!I'm sure I love it.
Matera:my cityyyyyy...it's amazing
its like a steampunk/ industrialised or better , an over fortified high heel friendly version of Thera Santorini
Thanks for watching!
Great video, I enjoyed it. But your comment "THE BEST cave hotel EVER..." is that compared to the other cave hotels in Matera? Palazzotto has some serious competition in Matera.
I wish I could do the same one day,travelling Italy from north to south
Hi Francesco, there is so much to see in Italy...I've spent a lot of time Rome and south, I need to go north soon!
@@EuroTrotter I know that,I am sicilian and I don't even know sicily that well.
@@piollaceable wow, really!? But I get it, there is sooo much to see, we just scratched the surface!
@@EuroTrotter Really!unfortunately I am living in London, but everytime I go back there I try to visit a new place.I still miss trapani,Modica and Agrigento and the small islands"Egadi".
And as you noticed it's not easy to travel with public transport and that's so annoying!!!!!
@@piollaceable Yes, you really need a car to get around...London is pretty cool...I'll be heading there in the near future as well as Barcelona!
Brusketta! Brusketta! He said "Brusketta"! But, alas, he said "Arkidiaconata": The Hit-and-miss man.
You know it lol....I did my best LOL
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Went to Matera 10 years ago-fascinating place! How do we get a t-shirt Mark if you live in Europe?
Hi James! Thanks so much for watching! We have shipping from both the US and Europe. Check out this link to my website where you can order a shirt...I love them, they are super comfortable and I'm back in Denver and still wearing them lol. www.markfelice.com/shop P.S. Thank you for getting a shirt, the support really means a lot to us! Cheers from Denver!
Mark Felice Thanks Mark-love your travel reports! I will be the first person in the British Channel Island of Jersey (not New Jersey! Old Jersey) with one!
@@jamespaul4421 that is awesome!!!!!! Thank you so much James!!!
Love â€ïž
So , If you are a visitor for a few hours is it possible to park somewhere in Matera for free?
Tried signing up for the Curve card doesnât look like it is available in the United States yet đą.
Hi!! I know, it's not available in the US yet! Which is a bummer...but it's coming! Thank you for trying to sign up!
I live in matera
Can you please tell me what is the name of the cafe you went to for lunch?
I canât recall but Iâm pretty sure its in the video or at least I got a shot of it, itâs right outside the church next to the canyon.
Mr mark . Thatâs how opera was invented. If your on the loo sing !
Love it!
Your surname in Italian means happy
Yes!!!!!!
Mel Gibson did made a film, in Matera, the Passion italian food is the best of the world, mediterranea diet for live in health care, bye bye from đźđč
scusa mi puoi dire quando hai speso per il spriz e il prosciutto crudo e le mozzarelle che non ho capito
Ha speso 26,50 euros âŹ26.50 era economica vero?
@@jamespaul4421 ok grazie e ti volevo dire che fai dei video io sono siciliano e ho visto i video che hai fatto in Digli a grazie per la bella pubblicitĂ che ci fai
@@angels6859 grazie mille per aver guardato e commentato !!!
3:20 That bathroom should be in a single room.
3:40 we are not a couple...gurl ain't got the right "equipment" for you đ€
I just laughed out loud!!!!!....still laughing!!!
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10:49 that s not from Matera but from naples it s called parigina
How did you learn to drive in such a foreign country..and know the rules?
Great questions....driving wasn't the hard part...knowing that there are traffic cameras everywhere especially on freeways and that speed limits change almost every 100 feet at time was a lot to get used to...after getting way too many tickets, you learn real quick LOL
Driving isn't too hard in Italy. Just remember 1) when you see a sign that says FISCALIZZAZIONE ELETTRONICA there is a camera ahead and if you are going 1km over you will get a ticket in the mail at your home overseas 8-9 months later; never mind what you see the black and gray Audis doing. 2) When you park, you are being watched and ticketed just as assiduously. 3) No matter how fast you are driving, you will be tailgated. 4) On the freeway they have an annoying habit of straddling two lanes and blocking your lane without actually committing to using it. 5) In the traffic circles, whoever is already in the circle has the right of way.
@@ted.angell7609 great information, thanks for sharing Ted!!
Matera â€
Thanks for watching
@@EuroTrotter Great workđȘ
if you are still there, you could visit this place, not far from Matera.
it has a unique and incredible history
www.criptadelpeccatooriginale.it/index.php?option=com_gantry5&view=custom&Itemid=203&lang=en
Hi Vincenzo, I am unfortunately not there any longer, BUT, thank you so much for the suggestion!
Was supposed to be there in 2 weeks đđđđđđđđ
Alfred Chuah Iâm sorry! Iâm so ready to travel again, thanks for watching!
What happened to Ryan???
Loved the hotel!!!
I know right!? LOL Ryan had to head home after 2 weeks to get back to family and other work....so I was thrown head first into finishing off the next two weeks without out him...
Mark Felice You and Anna did a great job!!!
@@angeladevries6859 thank you so much!
A amazing đđŠđșđČđč
Thanks Rita!!!!
Wich music you put in too the video
thanks for watching, we get a ton of music inquiries, please understand it's just not possible for us to address these requests...my apologies
@@EuroTrotter ok thx i understand
You go to northen ruropa too
Netherlands
Belgium
Denmark
Etcetc
Iâve enjoyed your videos, but itâs starting to feel like youâre doing less travel information and more food reviews. I enjoy seeing the foods but I think getting more travel information back in your videos will feel more authentic.
Hi Sharon, thank you for that feedback! Food is a huge part of what I do....it's really the compass I follow when I travel so to speak. That said, I will keep this in mind for our upcoming video...also, on markfelice.com, we will be coming out with a robust travel website on Nov 1 with city guides that detail how to get there, where to stay, what to eat, where to eat, what to do and loaded with tips. We'll also have my blog which will share more tips and opinions from me on the places I've visited. Thank you again so much for the feedback and for watching!!!
I found this channel literally by googling "eating in Italy ". I wanted to see how non italians perceive pur culture, which, as you might have guessed is based mostly on art and food :)
mrfivebyfive87 hi there!!! Just saw your comment pop up, hope you enjoy the videos! Welcome to the channel my friend! đ
It looks like Turkey's Mardin.
Thanks for watching!!!
The sassi part of Matera is for tourists, the 50 families who lives there owns or operates hotels, airbnb etc. and bars and restaurants. Although the city very beautiful the food is not that great thereâs nothing really special or can make you wow. The people are very nice and honest and you can walk around at night feeling safe. Incredible city. I used google map all throughout and had no problem with it, gave me alternative ways to get to my destination.
Thanks for watching and sharing this information Paula!
Nothing really special?. Are you kidding?. Their bread is delicious!. The bakery's focaccia too.
why ON EARTH did you put the oil on the prosciutto? you spoilt it completely!!!
why ON EARTH aren't you putting it on?? đLOL Try it my friend...it's not supposed to swim in oil, just an accent and compliment of flavor!
Ahah hi Mark, no my friend this Is a step too further for me :) anyway you do a great job in describing my country, i really enjoy It! Buy next time, go and visit the North of Italy too! My region, Lombardia, is known overall for industries and finance, but there many beautiful places.... Check out my town, Bergamo, it's a 45 minutes of train from Milan... You'll love it!!
@@stefano87bg49 I hope to be heading that way in two weeks...I have an opportunity that popped up last minute...I would love the north too and really need to explore it more! Thank you so much for watching my friend, and welcome to the channel. I love Italy...as you can tell! đ
@@EuroTrotter well, i'm looking forward to watching your videos on northern Italy then! staying in Milan, you can do many one-day trips, to Bergamo, Torino, Mantova, Verona, Parma... basically any town in northern Italy is wonderful and hides little and big traesures... and don't miss Sirmione: it's basically a Taormina-like little town at the bottom of Garda lake... enojy it ;)
Bravo, "BRUSCHETTA" non "bruscetta" xD. la bruscetta sarĂ qualche porcheria francese! xD
hotter than hot.......its hot lol
I'v seriously never melted so much in my life, it was really unbearable LOL