Explore ancient Sassi di Matera with expert guides. Visit rock churches, enjoy panoramic views, and capture stunning photos. Uncover the city’s mysteries.
- Piazza Vittorio Veneto - Piazza Vittorio Veneto is the main access point to the Sassi and the most important square in the historic center of Matera
- Chiesa rupestre di San Pietro Barisano - San Pietro Barisano, originally called San Pietro de Veteribus, is the largest rock church in the city of Matera. Archaeological investigations have allowed to identify the first rock plant, dating back to the twelfth-thirteenth century, under the floor
- Chiesa rupestre di Santa Lucia alle Malve - Santa Lucia alle Malve is a rock church located at the Sasso Caveoso of Matera, annexed to a Benedictine nunnery dating back to the 11th century.
- Sassi di Matera - The Sassi di Matera are two districts of Matera, Sasso Caveoso and Sasso Barisano, formed by buildings and rock architecture carved into the rock of the Murgia materana
- Local expert guide
Matera is renowned for its ancient Sassi, carved into the rock some nine thousand years ago. This unique global heritage has earned it a place among UNESCO’s World Heritage sites. In recognition of its cultural significance, Matera was also named the European Capital of Culture in 2019. On this tour, we’ll explore how Matera’s residents managed to live in these narrow tuff tunnels for thousands of years, up until the mid-1950s.
We’ll visit the rock-hewn churches of San Pietro Barisano and Santa Lucia alle Malve, both adorned with medieval frescoes. Following this, we’ll take a refreshing panoramic walk along the city’s ramparts. From Matera’s bastions, we’ll enjoy views of the Sassi and the surrounding countryside, capturing the magical atmosphere with our best photographs. Our local guides will captivate you with the mysteries and details of this still-authentic city.
This tour is a must-try: Matera will leave you breathless!
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