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9 attractions

Historical place4.839,994 reviews

Sassi di Matera

The Sassi di Matera are a remarkable UNESCO World Heritage site, featuring ancient cave dwellings carved into the rock. Inhabited since the Paleolithic era, these unique settlements offer a glimpse into the past, with a network of winding alleyways, rock churches, and cave houses transformed into homes, businesses, and hotels.

Open 24 hours

3 min walk · 0.3 km75100 Matera, Province of Matera
Observation deck4.74,438 reviews

Belvedere di Piazza Giovanni Pascoli

The Belvedere di Piazza Giovanni Pascoli is a captivating observation deck in Matera, Italy, offering stunning panoramic views of the ancient Sassi cave dwellings. It's a prime location to appreciate Matera's unique architecture and historical landscape, especially during sunrise and sunset.

Open 24 hours

2 min walk · 0.1 kmPiazzetta Pascoli, 75100 Matera MT
Cathedral4.63,103 reviews

Cattedrale di Maria Santissima della Bruna e Sant'Eustachio

Perched atop Matera's highest point, the Cattedrale di Maria Santissima della Bruna e Sant'Eustachio is a stunning example of Apulian Romanesque architecture dating back to the 13th century. With its commanding presence and intricate details, the cathedral offers a glimpse into the city's rich history and artistic heritage.

Mon–Sat 9:00–18:30 · Sun 9:00–10:30, 12:30–18:30

5 min walk · 0.4 kmPiazza Duomo, 75100 Matera MT
Tourist attraction4.61,890 reviews

Casa Grotta nei Sassi di Matera

Step back in time at Casa Grotta nei Sassi di Matera, a traditional cave dwelling offering a glimpse into the lives of Matera's inhabitants before the Sassi were abandoned in the mid-20th century. Explore the meticulously preserved interiors and gain insight into the unique troglodyte architecture that defines this UNESCO World Heritage site.

Mon–Fri 9:30–18:00 · Sat–Sun 9:30–19:00

In the centreVico Solitario, 11, 75100 Matera MT
Historical place4.81,231 reviews

Sasso Caveoso

Sasso Caveoso, one of Matera's two historic districts (Sassi), is a captivating troglodyte settlement showcasing cave dwellings inhabited since the Paleolithic era. Carved into the Murgia plateau's calcarenitic rock, it offers a glimpse into a unique urban ecosystem and a tangible connection to the past.

Open 24 hours

In the centrePiazza S. Pietro Caveoso, 75100 Matera MT
Tourist attraction4.61,226 reviews

Casa Noha

Casa Noha, a historic house in Matera's Sassi district, offers an immersive multimedia journey through the city's fascinating history. Through captivating video projections, visitors explore Matera's evolution from its ancient origins to its modern-day renaissance.

Mon–Tue 10:00–19:00 · Thu–Sun 10:00–19:00

4 min walk · 0.3 kmRecinto Cavone, 9, 75100 Matera MT
Museum4.5667 reviews

Casa Grotta del Casalnuovo

Step back in time at Casa Grotta del Casalnuovo, a preserved cave dwelling in Matera's historic Sassi district. This unique museum offers a glimpse into the lives of peasant families who inhabited these caves until the mid-20th century, showcasing their homes, furnishings, and daily life.

Daily 9:30–14:00, 15:30–18:00

2 min walk · 0.2 kmRione Casalnuovo, 307, 75100 Matera MT
Museum4.5112 reviews

The Gathering of the Waters

Explore Matera's ingenious water collection system at The Gathering of the Waters, a museum showcasing the city's historic cisterns and water channels. This network of underground reservoirs highlights the resourcefulness of early inhabitants in managing water, a crucial element for survival in this unique landscape.

In the centreVia Purgatorio Vecchio, 12, 75100 Matera MT
Tourist attraction4.764 reviews

Casa Cisterna

Casa Cisterna offers a fascinating look into the lives of Matera's early inhabitants. This historic site, once a traditional cave dwelling, showcases the ingenious methods used to collect and store rainwater in the unique environment of the Sassi di Matera.

Mon 9:30–19:00 · Wed–Sun 9:30–19:00

1 min walk · 0.1 kmPonte S. Pietro Caveoso, 39, 75100 Matera MT

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