This wiki is for asking Questions and getting Answers about Matera and Lote3
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Q: Is it humid in Matera?
A: yes, 70- 80% humidity
Q: Do people of Matera speak English well ?
A: not so many english speaking. most at elementary level
Q: What is it like in Matera during the Autumn ?
A: it’s quite warm. Medium temperature around 12-15 °C. Take at least a wool sweater
Q: Are there good options of vegetarian/vegan meals ? is being vegetarian/vegan popular in Matera ?
A: actually, there’s a vegetarian/veagn restaurant “Pianeta Verde” ( https://it-it.facebook.com/ristorantepianetaverde?ref=stream&hc_location=timeline&filter=1). Anyway, you’ll find vegetables and mozzarella cheese almost everywhere
Q: Are people of Matera friendly ?
A: yes
Q: What are the best options of getting to Matera and moving around Matera (public transport)?
A: there are many options, it depends on how you come to Italy
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fly to BARI Aiport and then take a shuttle bus (http://pugliairbus.aeroportidipuglia.it/default.aspx). Mind to check availability in advance!
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take a train from Bari with FAL Company (http://ferrovieappulolucane.it/en/). Your ride will be quite slow but through a beautiful landscape
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take a bus from main Italian towns (Rome, Milan, Tourin, Naples…)
Q: What local transportation options are available from downtown to reach the unMonastery conference venue?
Q: What time is the last local bus leaving? (example: traveling back from venue to hotel)
