Visit Matera: 2025 Travel Guide for Matera, Basilicata

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Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches

5/5(32 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Matera with a visit to Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches. Visit the spas in this trendy area, or simply enjoy its local cheese shops.

Viewpoint of Matera and the Sassi

5/5(47 reviews)

Find out about the history of Matera when you take a trip to Viewpoint of Matera and the Sassi. Visit the spas and churches in this romantic area.

Cathedral of Matera

5/5(31 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Sasso Caveoso with a stop at Cathedral of Matera. Visit the spas and churches in this romantic area.

Casa Grotto di Vico Solitario

5/5(1 review)

You can study the exhibits at Casa Grotto di Vico Solitario, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Sasso Caveoso. Visit the spas in this romantic area, or simply enjoy its local cheese shops.

Palombaro Lungo

4.5/5(4 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Matera with a visit to Palombaro Lungo. Visit the spas and churches in this romantic area.

Piazza San Pietro Caveoso

4.5/5(17 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Sasso Caveoso with a stop at Piazza San Pietro Caveoso. Visit the spas and churches in this romantic area.

Reviews of Matera

4.9

Top Destination

5 - Excellent

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Very friendly city! Clean, Historic, Great Food. Loved meeting everyone along our way. Probably my new favorite city in Italy!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Matera is an amazing town with excellent dining and cultural opportunities.

5/5 - Excellent

Ranjit

Most unique

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Matera is an amazing place and can see why it is a World Heritage site. To stay here you need to be able to do lots of steps and climbing so bring good shoes since you will do many steps to have to get too and from hotel room.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

One of the most interesting and memorable stops of our trip.

5/5 - Excellent

AliceFornsri

An experience beyond expectations We were totally blown away by this city and all it offered in natural beauty. An amazing treat to have as a memory.