“… and floors are together for those coming out from houses above and roofs for those below … looking up I saw finally appear as an oblique wall, Matera”  Carlo Levi

“…The inscription of the Sassi in the World Heritage List is based in detecting minimal signs in non-precious materials that contain the wisdom of a people…” Pietro Laureano

“…Anyone sees Matera can not remain impressed, so much directly expressive and touching her aching beauty…”  Carlo Levi

“… King David … He did discover an amazing city like Matera, who would otherwise never have visited” Richard Gere

“…The first time I saw Matera, I lost my head, because it was just perfect…” Mel Gibson