- The Matera cathedral; built between 1230 and 1270. The cathedral has a Latin cross ground plan and contains three naves; separated by round arches supported by columns with stone capitals. Much of the interior received a Baroque-style decoration in the 17th and 18th century; including gilded stuccoes and frames.- Matera; south Italy; spectacular city of the 'Sassi' (stones) . (Basilicata) Italy. 2021.