Explore the Enigmatic Cisterne e Pozzi

Getting There

• Walking

  Start your journey at the central square of Matera, Piazza Vittorio Veneto. From the square, head southeast on Via Roma, which is the main street. Continue straight for about 500 meters until you reach the intersection with Via Ridola. Turn left onto Via Ridola. Walk along this street until you reach the end, where you'll find the beautiful view of the Sassi di Matera. Continue straight on until you come to the narrow street called Via San Pietro Barisano. Follow this street upwards, and after around 300 meters, you'll come to a small, well-marked pathway that leads to Cisterne e Pozzi. Look for the signs indicating 'Cisterne e Pozzi' as you walk, and you will find the entrance on your right. The entire walk should take approximately 15-20 minutes.

• Public Transport

  If you prefer to use public transport, start at the Matera bus terminal located near Piazza Matteotti. From the bus terminal, take the local bus line 1 or 5 towards the Sassi area. Get off at the stop 'Cimitero', which is approximately a 10-minute ride. Once you get off, walk towards the Sassi area. Follow the signs for 'Cisterne e Pozzi', and after a short 5-minute walk, you will reach your destination. The total time, including waiting for the bus, should be around 30 minutes.