Explore the ancient Crypts of Murgia Materana and discover breathtaking ninth-century BC frescoes. Visit the Crypt of Original Sin, Church of Madonna della Palomba, and Crypt of San Michele Arcangelo.
Explore the ancient Crypts of Murgia Materana and discover breathtaking ninth-century BC frescoes. Visit the Crypt of Original Sin, Church of Madonna della Palomba, and Crypt of San Michele Arcangelo.
- Cripta del Peccato Originale - Upon arriving at the Crypt of Original Sin with the minivan, enjoy the audio guide as you admire the crypt’s frescoes.
- Cripta di Santa Maria della Palomba - Travel to the Church of Santa Maria della Palomba with the minivan and explore the site.
- St. Michael the Archangel (Masseria Jesce) - Visit the San Michele Arcangelo Crypt in Altamura.
- Cripta del Peccato Originale - Upon arriving at the Crypt of Original Sin with the minivan, enjoy the audio guide as you admire the crypt’s frescoes.
- Cripta di Santa Maria della Palomba - Travel to the Church of Santa Maria della Palomba with the minivan and explore the site.
- St. Michael the Archangel (Masseria Jesce) - Visit the San Michele Arcangelo Crypt in Altamura.
- 10% discount coupon at MòVado Food & Drink for a tasting of typical products or a drink
- Entrance ticket to the Crypt of San Michele Arcangelo
- Audio guide (only inside the Crypt of Original Sin)
- Entrance ticket to the Crypt of Original Sin
- 10% discount coupon at MòVado Food & Drink for a tasting of typical products or a drink
- Entrance ticket to the Crypt of San Michele Arcangelo
- Audio guide (only inside the Crypt of Original Sin)
- Entrance ticket to the Crypt of Original Sin
- Food and Drink
- Live Guide
- Food and Drink
- Live Guide
Your guide will escort you to the Crypt of Original Sin, a ninth-century B.C. cave turned monastery by Benedictine monks, featuring artistry from the ‘Painter of flowers of Matera’. Uncovered in 1963 by local enthusiasts, this crypt, once a livestock shelter, has become an essential part of Matera’s, the European Capital of Culture 2019, tour.
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Your guide will escort you to the Crypt of Original Sin, a ninth-century B.C. cave turned monastery by Benedictine monks, featuring artistry from the ‘Painter of flowers of Matera’. Uncovered in 1963 by local enthusiasts, this crypt, once a livestock shelter, has become an essential part of Matera’s, the European Capital of Culture 2019, tour.
Next, you’ll continue to the Church of Madonna della Palomba where you will explore its underground facilities including a Neviera, a Refectory, a Cellar, a Cistern, and a Kitchen.
Lastly, you’ll visit the Crypt of San Michele Arcangelo in the Masseria Jesce in Altamura. Inside, you will find mid-fourteenth-century frescoes, including a ‘deesis’ (Byzantine iconography) by Giovanni da Taranto, along with wall panels illustrating scenes from the Marian cycle, crafted by Didaco de Simone in the seventeenth century.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.