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Guide Italia - Basilicata
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Matera is a town of 60,644 inhabitants, capital of the province and second largest city in Basilicata to the population.
From 1663 to 1806 was the capital of the province of Basilicata in the Kingdom of Naples. During this period the city experienced significant economic growth, trade and culture.
The city is known worldwide for the historic districts Sassi, recognized World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1993 (first site in southern Italy to receive such recognition). Matera is one of the city decorated for Valor for the War of Liberation it was awarded the Silver Medal for Valor for the sacrifices of its people during World War II, having been the first city in the South to rise up in arms against fascism

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