The Province which accommodates 31 comuni in the Basilicata region of Italy can be termed as the Province of Matera. Matera is a comune and the capital city of this Province. The city, renowned for caves called Sassi, is blend with cultural traditions and modern civilization. Matera experiences a variable climate with summers and winters are raging from moderate to extreme. Sassi di Matera, Matera cathedral and The Tramontano Castle are the major points of interest in the city.