Sasso Barisano
The Sasso Barisano of Matera represents one of the two main historic districts of the city, along with the Sasso Caveoso. This neighborhood is an extraordinary example of troglodytic architecture, with its houses carved into the limestone rock and its winding alleys that tell centuries of history and daily life. The origin of the Sasso […]
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 […]
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 Lucia at Malve
The Church of Santa Lucia alle Malve, located in the picturesque Sasso Caveoso of Matera, is a magnificent example of rock architecture and a symbol of the city’s rich religious and cultural history. Probably founded in the 8th century by Benedictine monks, the church is dedicated to Saint Lucia, a Christian martyr particularly revered as […]
Church of San Pietro Caveoso
The Church of San Pietro Caveoso, located in the picturesque Sasso Caveoso of Matera, is one of the most fascinating examples of sacred rock architecture in Italy. This place of worship, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages, represents not only a masterpiece of artistic and architectural beauty, but also an important witness […]
Church of San Giovanni in Monterrone
The Church of San Giovanni in Monterrone, located in the picturesque district of Sasso Caveoso in Matera, is one of the most fascinating examples of the city’s rock architecture. Carved into the limestone rock, this church is an extraordinary example of how spirituality and human ingenuity can harmoniously blend with nature. Dating back to the […]
House Cave of Vico Solitario
The Casa Grotta di Vico Solitario, located in the heart of the Sasso Caveoso in Matera, is a living icon of the troglodytic life that has characterized this city for millennia. Matera, with its famous Sassi, is a place where history and culture intertwine in a unique way, and the Casa Grotta di Vico Solitario […]
