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  • Art & Culture

    Matera and its Sassi. Europe's 2019 Cultural Capital

    Judith Harris(January 18, 2019)
    Of the 58 European Capitals of Culture since Athens was designated the first in 1985, this year's choice fell on Matera in Basilicata. After four years of preparation, the 2019 year of European Culture kicks off there on Jan. 19 with music, exhibitions, light shows, and dance and theater performances.
  • Art & Culture

    Matera to Receive 400 Million as 2019 European Cultural Capital

    Alex Catti(October 02, 2017)
    Following an intensive candidacy period in 2014, Matera, Basilicata has been chosen as the 2019 European Cultural Capital. In order to prepare the city for the events of 2019, the Italian government has destined 400 million for the development and improvement of all aspects of the city.