Matera Sassi districts
IT-MTR-001Explore historic cave-dwelling neighbourhoods with a local guide.
Suggested time: Allow 1–3 hours; check tickets, access and local conditions
Things to do in Matera and Basilicata interior, Italy
Rock-cut dwellings, churches and mountainous small towns.
Explore 6 listed attractions and experiences from the Travelaux destination itinerary. Actual access, opening hours and operational arrangements should be reconfirmed before departure.
Attractions and experiences
Matera rupestrian churches
IT-MTR-002Learn about rock-cut sacred architecture and frescoes.
Suggested time: Allow 1–3 hours; check tickets, access and local conditions
Belvedere Murgia Timone
IT-MTR-003Enjoy a wide view of Matera's cave quarters.
Suggested time: Allow 1–3 hours; check tickets, access and local conditions
Castelmezzano village
IT-MTR-004Discover a mountain settlement set among Lucanian Dolomites.
Suggested time: Allow 1–3 hours; check tickets, access and local conditions
Pietrapertosa mountain pathways
IT-MTR-005Walk scenic routes where conditions and fitness permit.
Suggested time: Allow 1–3 hours; check tickets, access and local conditions
Metaponto Greek temples
IT-MTR-006Examine traces of ancient Greek coastal settlements.
Suggested time: Allow 1–3 hours; check tickets, access and local conditions
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