Video: Stunning hotel in the cave city of Matera (Italy)
2024 Author: Richard Flannagan | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-15 23:55
Anyone who has rested in Crimea at least once, probably could not deny himself the pleasure of visiting cave cities … Mangup, Chufut, Eski - mysterious and ancient, these cities, carved in limestone rocks, attract the attention of tourists. For example, every year young people come to Mangup who are not averse to living a savage life. But in an Italian city Matera you can also relax in the cave, but with comfort. There is a cozy hotel Sextantio Le Grotte Della Civita.
We have repeatedly told the readers of the site Kulturologiya. RF about the cave cities. Suffice it to recall that 30 million inhabitants of the Celestial Empire prefer man-made cave houses to ordinary apartments.
The Italian hotel Sextantio is unique in its own way, it was equipped by the Swedish-Italian entrepreneur Daniele Kihlgren. There are 18 rooms in total, the design of which is surprisingly intertwined with traditional and modern elements.
For a long time these caves were used by local farmers as a shelter from bad weather, but gradually the buildings began to come into disrepair. The caves were strewn with debris, the ceilings collapsed. To put them in order, the walls were dismantled, cleaned, and then each pebble was placed in its original place. Thus, the appearance of the caves was completely preserved. In fact, this amazing architectural masterpiece has been preserved. In addition, the cave city of Matera is now included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
The hotel rooms are decorated in a minimalist style, but at the same time there is everything you need for a comfortable stay. From the cave you can admire the view of the picturesque Murgia Park. An abundance of candles, antique styled accessories, luxurious and comfortable furniture - all this fills the atmosphere with romance and makes your stay at the Sextantio unforgettable.
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