ABOUT ME
Ciao! I’m Vito, a real Matera-born, licensed and passionate tour guide. Matera is the city I love. I’m very happy to be born and raised here, in one of the most unique places in the world. When I was a kid, and the Sassi of Matera were still mostly abandoned, they were a sort of big playground for me and my friends. I used to play like a little Indiana Jones, exploring them, feeding my passion for history and for my hometown.
Anyone who knows me says I’ve always been a tour guide because of my great passion for cultural and historical beauty. But Matera is more than a museum; it has a present that is very much alive and constantly evolving. As a true local, I offer you a tour that is an authentic and deep experience of my city. And it’s not just because of the countless books I’ve studied or the passionate archive research I conduct. My ancestors have played a part in this city’s history, which is intertwined with that of my family. Therefore, in my tours, I also share my history and unique perspective. Recently, my research on the history of public lighting in Matera earned me the ‘Antros’ award for the best article published in the magazine Mathera. I also completed a second degree, this time a Bachelor’s in Archaeology. So come and discover Matera with me—my mission is to make you love it!
But I also love to travel and explore the world. When I was 19, I moved to northern Italy for my Master’s degree. After that, I spent a few years working in Portugal, the United Kingdom, and Rome, while also traveling and backpacking as much as I could. I’ve spent lots of my time all over Europe, and yet then I’ve chosen to live in Matera. Here, doing this wonderful job, feels like traveling everyday for me. I have a great time meeting people from all around the world and showing them the things I love. It’s like the world comes to me!
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