Sassi di Matera

Today, we plunged into the cave dwellings (and bars, restaurants and bed and breakfasts) of the Sassi. It was overcast, cool, and windy, which didn't help with the photography.

The three shots above could be assembled into a panorama of the area, viewed from the rim

Inside a cave dwelling as it might have been 50-100 years ago.

Looking up from below.

The river gorge and walking bridge.

Caves across the gorge.

Georgia photo-bombed my church picture.

From Purgatorio Chuch:

But inside, magnificent: