Overview
Guided tour of the Sassi of Matera
The tour of the Sassi of Matera investigates various architectural particulars of the city of Matera in a route that, starting at the Città del Piano, crosses the Sasso Barisano, crosses the Colle della Civita revealing the splendid Romanesque cathedral, leads to the Sasso Caveoso, place where it is possible to visit several cave complexes, as well as anthropological witnesses such as cave houses, cellars and cisterns.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
A visit to the Cave House and rock churches is included.
What has not been expressly mentioned in the included products/services is not included.
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
The Matera Culturale guide will start the tour of the Sassi waiting for the participants in front of the Cine Teatro Guerrieri.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Belvedere Luigi Guerricchio
15 min
The first viewpoint will bring us closer to the knowledge of the cultural heritage of the Sassi of Matera, talking about its urbanization and the cave building typologies.
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Chiesa dello Spirito Santo
15 min
Visit and explanation of the Church of the Holy Spirit. Rock architecture and medieval frescoes.
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Sasso Barisano
30 min
Historic neighborhood, rock excavation.
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Piazza del Sedile
10 min
Square and Palace of the Sedile, place of public administration of the city of Matera in modern times.
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Cattedrale di Matera
20 min
The Cathedral church, with its original Romanesque exterior, from the Colle della Civita dominates the Sassi of Matera
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Via Muro
10 min
The street that connects the Colle della Civita to the Sasso Caveoso neighborhood is one of the most panoramic walks between the city of Matera and the Murgia materana Park.
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Sassi di Matera
30 min
Stroll through the narrow streets of Sasso Caveoso. The same streets that were offered to film directors such as Pasolini, Arrabal, Wertmuller, etc.
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Casa Cisterna Sotterranea
10 min
A characteristic example of a place obtained through the excavation of the rock. The particularity of this site is the different uses in the long history of the city. This site also includes the representation of the collection of rain inside a Casa Grotta of peasant tradition.
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Chiesa rupestre di Santa Lucia alle Malve
10 min
Visit to the medieval Necropolis obtained above the Rupestrian Church of Santa Lucía and Ágata in the Malve neighborhood.
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Sassi di Matera
15 min
Tales and small tasting of typical local products inside a typical Sasso Caveoso grotto.
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Museo Nazionale d'Arte Medievale e Moderna della Basilicata
15 min
An architecture in which different elements from different periods are composed to form the façade of Palazzo Lanfranchi, today the Museum of Medieval and Modern Art of Basilicata.
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Chiesa del Purgatorio
10 min
Baroque church located in the City of Piano, a modern and contemporary promenade in the city of the Sassi.
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Chiesa di San Francesco d'Assisi
10 min
A walk in Piazza San Francesco looking at the baroque façade of its church.
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Via del Corso
15 min
The last part of the path will take us to see some of the contemporary architecture of the historic city of Matera. Among the houses of the Materano landowners of the '900, we will find the Palace of the Post Office, of the Insurance and the Bank of Naples, three examples of Razionalist architecture from the fascist era.
The guided tour will end in Piazza Vittorio Veneto, the same one where the tour started.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Rome).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
FAQs about Guided Tour to the Sassi of Matera in Spanish
Can I cancel Guided Tour to the Sassi of Matera in Spanish for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 hours.
Where does it start?
The Matera Culturale guide will start the tour of the Sassi waiting for the participants in front of the Cine Teatro Guerrieri.
What's included?
- A visit to the Cave House and rock churches is included.
What's not included?
- What has not been expressly mentioned in the included products/services is not included.
Which places does it visit?
It visits Belvedere Luigi Guerricchio, Chiesa dello Spirito Santo, Sasso Barisano, Piazza del Sedile, Cattedrale di Matera, Via Muro, Sassi di Matera, Casa Cisterna Sotterranea.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in Spanish.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
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