Provincia di Matera

City in Basilicata, Italy

Overview

Provincia di Matera, located in the southern region of Basilicata, is famed for its unique cave dwellings, winding alleyways, and captivating blend of history and modern culture. It's a city where ancient heritage meets lively local life, making it one of Italy's most intriguing destinations.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Italy
Region
Basilicata
Population
—
Time Zone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
40.50°, 16.42°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
75
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,664
Local Cost
$1,030
Local Income
$1,350
Cashless
55
English
35
Temperature
14.8°C
Summer Avg
24.7°C
Winter Avg
6.0°C
Record High
43.2°C
Record Low
-6.8°C
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
696 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.