Palace of the Annunciation

The Palazzo dell’Annunziata, located in the heart of Matera in Piazza Vittorio Veneto, is a magnificent example of rococo architecture that reflects the rich history and culture of the city. Built starting from 1735, the palace was designed by the architect Vito Valentino, although its construction was later completed by Mauro Manieri, a architect from […]

Bernardini Palace

Palazzo Bernardini, located in the heart of Matera, is a magnificent example of Renaissance architecture that embodies the historical and cultural richness of the city. Built in the 16th century, the palace is one of the most significant noble buildings in the Sassi of Matera, and its history is closely linked to the events of […]

Diocesan Museum

The Diocesan Museum of Matera, inaugurated in 2011, is located in the ancient premises of the former Seminary, built in 1906 by Archbishop Raffaele Rossi. This museum offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the rich religious and artistic history of the city, thanks to its vast collection of sacred works ranging from the 11th […]

Immersive Museum of La Bruna

The Immersive Museum of La Bruna in Matera represents an extraordinary fusion of history, tradition, and modern technology, offering visitors a unique experience that celebrates the Feast of La Bruna, one of the most heartfelt and participated religious events in the city. Located in the heart of Matera, the museum uses advanced augmented and virtual […]

Musma

The Museum of Contemporary Sculpture Matera (MUSMA) is one of the most important cultural institutions in Matera and a reference point for lovers of contemporary art. Inaugurated in 2006, MUSMA is housed in the seventeenth-century Palazzo Pomarici, also known as the “Palace of the Hundred Rooms” for its labyrinthine structure and vast extension on multiple […]

National Archaeological Museum Domenico Ridola

The National Archaeological Museum Domenico Ridola, located in the heart of Matera, is one of the oldest and most important archaeological museums in Italy. Founded in 1911, the museum is named after Domenico Ridola, a doctor and senator with a deep passion for archaeology. Ridola, through his research, significantly contributed to the discovery and preservation […]

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 […]

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 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 […]