Il Cammino Materano (Via Peuceta)

160 km on foot along the Via Peuceta, from Bari to the city of the Sassi. Arrive on foot in Matera, European Capital of Culture 2019: a 7-day journey between Puglia and Basilicata, between past and present, from the historical legacies of Frederick II to the infinite horizons of the Murge plateau, shaped by the centuries-old work of man. During the day you walk among olive trees, almond trees, vineyards and dry stone walls, in the evening you discover the taste of the typical dishes in the farms. Until you suddenly come face to face with the most famous Sassi in the world: unique beauty suspended between earth and sky. The best way to enter that mystery of harmony that is Matera, with its maze of narrow streets, caves and rock churches. With the description of the route, detailed maps, altitudes, differences in altitude and places to sleep. Furthermore, historical and cultural insights, the most significant places to visit and advice for discovering local food and wine. Bari, Bitetto, Cassano delle Murge, Santeramo in Colle, Altamura, Gravina in Puglia, Santa Maria di Picciano, Matera.