Monks’ Park

The Park of the Monks, located about 5 kilometers south of Matera, represents one of the most fascinating natural and historical areas in the region. This park, which extends over the Bradano valley, offers a unique glimpse into the remote past of the area, combining natural beauty and archaeological evidence. The area of the Park […]

Regional Park of the Murgia Materana

The Regional Park of the Murgia Materana is a place of extraordinary natural and historical beauty, located on the outskirts of Matera, in southern Italy. This park, established in 1990, covers over 8,000 hectares and includes a wide variety of landscapes, from Mediterranean scrubland to deep canyons, offering a fascinating glimpse into the biodiversity and […]

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 […]

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, […]

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. […]

Church of San Nicola at Ofra

The Church of San Nicola all’Ofra, located on the outskirts of Matera, represents one of the most suggestive examples of rock architecture in the region. This church, like many others nearby, is carved directly into the limestone rock, typical of the morphology of the Matera territory. Its history, intertwined with the events of the local […]

Church of San Michele in Serra Sant’Angelo

The Church of San Michele in Serra Sant’Angelo, located near the Gravina di Matera, is an extraordinary testimony of rock architecture and spirituality that characterizes the region. Also known as the “Bat Cave”, this church is an emblematic example of how medieval communities in Basilicata used natural caves for religious and residential purposes. The church […]

Cistern House

Immersed in the heart of the Sassi di Matera, Casa Cisterna represents one of the most fascinating examples of troglodytic life that characterizes this ancient city. Casa Cisterna is a living testimony of the extraordinary adaptability of the inhabitants of Matera, who for centuries have exploited the natural resources of the territory to survive. The […]

Belvedere of Murgia Timone

The Belvedere of Murgia Timone is one of the most suggestive panoramic points of the Park of Murgia Materana, which extends for about 8,000 hectares in the heart of Basilicata, near the city of Matera. This place is not only a corner of extraordinary natural beauty, but also a concentration of history, art, and culture […]