Explore Matera in Basilicata, Italy with our travel guide to the UNESCO-listed Sassi cave dwellings, rock-hewn churches, cave hotels, local cuisine and culture.

Discover the best attractions in Matera including Chiesa San Pietro Barisano, Palombaro Lungo, and Casa Noha.

Mar 21, 2025 · Comprising two provinces, Potenza and Matera, the Basilicata region stretches between Apulia to the north and east, and Calabria to the south. Though it’s an often missed region of …

It's 7km south of Matera: all visits must be booked through the website, then joined at the ticket office (at Azienda Agricola Dragone on Contrada Pietrapenta) 30 minutes prior to the scheduled starting time.

Palombaro Lungo This giant cistern, arguably as magnificent as a subterranean cathedral, is one of Matera's great sights. Lying under the city's main square with arches…

Palombaro Lungo 0.29 MILES This giant cistern, arguably as magnificent as a subterranean cathedral, is one of Matera's great sights. Lying under the city's main square with arches…

Mar 20, 2025 · From breathtaking landscapes and ancient towns to relaxing beaches and thrilling adventures, find the best places to visit in Basilicata, Italy.

Lonely Planet's must-see attractions Chiesa San Pietro Barisano Dating in its earliest parts to the 12th century, St Peter's, the largest of Matera's rupestrian churches, overlays an ancient honeycomb of …

This giant cistern, arguably as magnificent as a subterranean cathedral, is one of Matera's great sights. Lying under the city's main square with arches carved out of the existing rock, it is mind-boggling in …

Your appreciation of Matera's unique history and renaissance, and the tribulations of the sassi dwellers, will be transformed.