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Overview

Matera is famous for its Sassi dug into the rock nine thousand years ago, a unique heritage in the world, which is why it is included among the monumental World Heritage sites by UNESCO. For the same reason, Matera was named the European Capital of Culture in the year 2019. We will discover how the inhabitants of Matera were able to live for millennia in those narrow tuff tunnels. Yes, for millennia, until the mid-1950s. We will visit the rock churches of San Pietro Barisano and Santa Lucia alle Malve, both built inside rock caves and decorated with medieval frescoes. We will then go along the city ramparts for an invigorating panoramic walk. From the bastions of Matera, we will observe both the Sassi and the surrounding countryside and we will launch into our best photographic shots to capture this magical atmosphere. Our local guides will involve you like never before, with mysteries and details of a still authentic city. A tour worth trying: you will be left breathless by Matera!

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

In front of Gran Caffè Centrale, Piazza Vittorio Veneto n. 8, Matera

Language Offered

German-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Piazza Don Vittorio POLONI
Piazza Vittorio Veneto is the main access point to the Sassi and the most important square in the historic center of Matera
Duration: 30 mins
2. 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
Duration: 30 mins
3. 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.
Duration: 30 mins
4. 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
Duration: 30 mins

Inclusion

Local expert guide

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Florence Tours by Made of Tuscany

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