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"Exploring Murgia Materana Park rewards you with caves, historic churches, and endless hiking trails that lead to breathtaking vistas, though be prepared to hike from Sassi di Matera — heading downhill first only to climb back up — because the bountiful views are worth the sweat." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines