Interest
The visit of Matera covers the four areas of historical and artistic interest:
The Piano, the Civita and two Sassi: the Sasso Barisano, and the Sasso Caveoso
The Sasso Barisano and the Sasso Caveoso are the two quarters made up of the typical dwellings carved into the rock, the stones in fact, which have made Matera famous all over the world.
Between two Stones rises a hill called the Civita (the oldest part of the city) at the top of which is the Cathedral of Matera.
To understand how Matera is formed, it must be borne in mind that the city develops along the side of a Gravina at the bottom of which flows a stream
The Sassi and Civita are characterized by climbs, descents, stairs and steep slopes.
The Piano, on the other hand, is the flat part that developed later and is characterized by stately palaces and baroque churches.
Our itinerary starts from Piazza Vittorio Veneto, a point of union between the modern city and the oldest one whose origins are lost in prehistory.
The first stop is a beautiful panoramic point called the three arches from which you can enjoy a splendid view of the Sasso Barisano and the Cathedral of Matera.
Passing through the Rock Church of the Holy Spirit we descend into the Sasso Barisano. Our path winds through the ancient houses carved into the rock until you reach the Sasso Caveoso, from here we go up to discover the wonders of the Piano and reach the Cathedral of Matera.
Guide service
Half day itinerary
The meeting with the local guide will take place at the central station of Matera, from which in a few minutes we will reach Piazza Vittorio Veneto, the beating heart of the city and the point of union between the modern city and the Sassi. We will take a few minutes to admire the spectacular view of the Sasso Barisano with the facade of the Cathedral in the background and then be able to take beautiful photos.
We will then begin to descend to immediately come across the Church of the Holy Spirit, one of the many Rock Churches that make up the artistic heritage of Matera.
Always going down we will reach the Sasso Barisano. We will walk along via Fiorentini until before our eyes the landscape will radically change, opening in front of us the spectacular view of the Graviana and from the Parco della Murgia Materana. We will travel along Via Madonna delle Virtù until we reach Piazza San Pietro Caveoso from which our view of the Sasso Caveoso will begin. It will be a calm ascent to be able to admire the beauty of this World Heritage city. We will finally reach via Belvedere at Piazetta Pascoli where our tour will end.
Itinerario
Opening of the main monuments and fees
(Italiano)
Complesso rupestre della Madonna delle Virtù e San Nicola dei Greci
Dalì in Matera
From 2 December 2018 to 30 November 2019 the Rock Complex Madonna della Virtù and San Nicola dei Greci will host the exhibition La Persistenza degli Opposti
Price: Dalí Museum Tickets: € 12.00 Reduced: € 8.00 (residents in Basilicata, children under the age of 12, students under the age of 26 who have a university ID card, persons aged over 65, law enforcement agencies, non-Basilicata tourist guides , Puglia and Campania) Groups: € 9.00 (minimum 10 people or accompanied by tourist guides) School groups: € 6.00 (free for 1 teacher for every 15 students) Free admission: children under the age of 6, journalists, tourist guides of Basilicata, Puglia and Campania
Water collection
Opening hours: November-March: 9.30 / 13.30 from 26-12 to 07-01 9.30 / 13.30 - 15.00 / 18.30 April-October: 9.30 / 13.30 15.00-19.00 Outside the opening hours and periods, admission is allowed by reservationCasa Grotta - Cave House
Opening hours: (Italiano) intero 3,00€, ridotto 1,50€
Chiesa di San Giovanni
Price: Free admission
Note: Holy Masses Weekdays 7.30 -19.30 Holidays 7.30 -11.00 -19.00 During the celebrations it is forbidden to carry out guided tours
Palombaio lungo
Address: Piazza Vittorio VenetoOpening hours: Guided tours in Italian: 10.00 - 11.00 - 12.00 - 13.00 - 15.00 - 16.00 - 17.00 - 18.00. Guided tours in English 10.30am - 12.30am - 3.30pm - 5.30pm
Price: 3,00€
Note: You enter only with guided tour Duration 25 minutes
Cripta del Peccato Originale
Attention: it is located outside Matera
Address: At Masseria Fratelli Dragone.Opening hours: October - March 9.00 - 15.30. April - September 9.00 - 18.30
Price: Full 10,00€, reduced 8,00€
Note: Reservation Required Open from Tuesday to Sunday. Closing day on Mondays (excluding holidays) The Crypt will remain closed on December 25th, January 1st and July 2nd. Access takes place according to the following times appointment at the ticket office at 9.00 am visit 9.30 appointment at the ticket office at 10:30 am visit 11.00 appointment at the ticket office at 12.00 sending visit 12.30 appointment at the ticket office at 15.00 sending visit 15.30 appointment at the ticket office at 4.30 pm send visit 17.00 only from April to September appointment at the ticket office at 18.00 sending visit 18.30 only from April to September The visit at 9.30 should be booked before 13.30 of the previous day. The visit at 9.30 on Tuesday must be booked before 1.30 pm on the previous Sunday
Rock Churches: Madonna de Idris and San Giovanni In Monterrone - S. Lucia alle Malve - San Pietro Barisano
Opening hours: Timetables valid until 4/11/20 From Monday to Friday 10: 00-14: 00 Saturday and Sunday 10: 00-18: 00. Winter season Every day from 10 am to 6 pm
Price: You can purchase a cumulative ticket for 1, 2 or 3 churches. Find the prices in the notes.
Note: 1 church Full € 3.50 Reduced for: disabled, child from 7 to 18 years, family with children from 7 to 18 years, minimum group of 20 people, FAI member, ICOM, UNESCO, Journalists, over 70 years, University students € 2.50 Reduced school groups 1.00 € Reduced with authorized guides € 2.00 2 church Full € 6.00 Reduced for: disabled, child from 7 to 18 years, family with children from 7 to 18 years, minimum group 20 people, FAI member, ICOM, UNESCO, Journalists, over 70 years, University students € 4.00 Reduced school groups 2.00 € Reduced with authorized guides € 3.50 3 church Full € 7.00 Reduced for: disabled, child from 7 to 18 years, family with children from 7 to 18 years, minimum group of 20 people, FAI member, ICOM, UNESCO, Journalists, over 70 years, University students € 5.00 Reduced school groups 3.00 € Reduced with authorized guides € 4.50
(Italiano) Murgia Timone
Better known as Belvedere
It is one of the most beautiful and well-known sights of Matera.
Located on the other side of the Gravina in relation to the city, it allows a glance to say the least spectacular on the Sassi.
Until last year (2018) you could freely access it with tourist buses, from this year (2019) access is regulated according to the following provisions:
The prohibition of transit and parking is established, in the locality of Murgia Timone, in the stretch of road between the locality Jazzo Gattini and the piazzale Belvedere, from 11:00 to 17:00, on the days before holidays and on holidays, except for frontists , TPL buses, NCC, Taxis, open buses, emergency and police vehicles, vehicles for disabled people. The aforementioned exceptions do not include tourist buses with more than 9 seats.
On the same days from 10 am to 5 pm with a half hour frequency, a bus line is set up to ensure the connection between Matera (Piazza San Pietro Caveoso) and Murgia Timone (with transit via Rosselli, Villalongo FAL station and new cemetery car park) in the Pantano district).
So in summary it is forbidden to access the coaches on holidays and pre-holidays from 10 to 17.
Bus Parking
Pay bus parking at the Central Station