Museum of Peasant Civilization
The Museum of Peasant Civilization in Matera offers a fascinating journey through time, revealing the daily life and traditions of rural communities in Basilicata. Located in the heart of Sasso Barisano, this museum pays tribute to the resilience and creativity of the peasant world, a world that has shaped the cultural identity of the region […]
Rock complex Madonna delle Virtù and San Nicola dei Greci – Sassi
The Rock Complex of Madonna delle Virtù and San Nicola dei Greci, located in the Sasso Barisano of Matera, represents one of the most fascinating examples of the city’s rock architecture, combining history, art, and spirituality in a unique and suggestive context. This complex includes two rock churches, Madonna delle Virtù and San Nicola dei […]
Crypt of the Original Sin
The Crypt of the Original Sin, located on the outskirts of Matera, is one of the most fascinating and mysterious sites of Italian rock art. Also known as the “Sistine Chapel of rock wall painting”, this crypt offers an extraordinary testimony of early Christian art in southern Italy. Discovered in 1963 by a group of […]
The Stones of Matera
The Sassi of Matera are one of the most extraordinary and ancient urban settlements in the world, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993. Located in the city of Matera, in Basilicata, the Sassi are a complex of dwellings carved into the limestone rock, which testify to a residential continuity dating back to the […]
Rock Church of Santa Barbara
The Rock Church of Santa Barbara in Matera is one of the hidden gems of the city’s historical and artistic heritage, nestled in the heart of the Sasso Caveoso. Carved entirely into the limestone rock, this church represents an extraordinary example of the rock architecture that characterizes Matera and its Sassi, offering a unique window […]
Rock Church of Santa Maria de Idris
The Rock Church of Santa Maria de Idris, located in the Sasso Caveoso of Matera, is a fascinating testimony of the city’s rock religious architecture. Carved into the limestone rock of the Monterrone promontory, this church represents a unique example of the fusion between nature and human ingenuity, dating back probably to the 8th century. […]
Church of Santa Maria della Valle
The Church of Santa Maria della Valle, also known as “La Vaglia”, is one of the most fascinating and ancient rock churches in Matera. Located on the outskirts of the city, this church represents an extraordinary example of religious architecture carved into the rock, a distinctive feature of Matera’s churches. Founded around the 9th century, […]
Sanctuary of Santa Maria di Picciano
The Sanctuary of Santa Maria di Picciano, located a few kilometers from Matera, is a place of worship of great historical and spiritual importance. Its foundation dates back to the 12th-13th century, when it was built by the Benedictine monks of the Olivetan Congregation. The sanctuary is situated on a panoramic hill overlooking the valley, […]
Cathedral Basilica of Matera “Maria Santissima della Bruna”
The Cathedral Basilica of Matera, officially named “Maria Santissima della Bruna e di Sant’Eustachio,” represents a focal point in the religious and artistic history of the city. Its construction, started in 1230 and completed in 1270, took place under the direction of Emperor Frederick II of Swabia and Bishop Andrea of Acerenza. The cathedral is […]
Rock Church of Madonna di Monteverde
The Rock Church of Madonna di Monteverde, located on the outskirts of Matera, represents one of the most fascinating and lesser-known examples of religious rock architecture in the region. This sacred place, immersed in a suggestive natural landscape, offers a unique window into the history, art, and spirituality that characterize the city of the Sassi. […]
