Matera

Why go

The Sassi are more than a cluster of caves: homes, churches and monastic spaces were built into the natural rock. Walk through the districts to understand their scale, then look across the Gravina toward the Murgia plateau. The change in viewpoint makes the relationship between settlement and landscape clear.

What to look for

• The Sassi combine cave spaces with built streets and houses.
• Rupestrian churches form part of the wider rock settlement.
• Views across the Gravina connect Matera to the Murgia plateau.

Useful to know

• Expect uneven lanes and changes in level through the Sassi.
• Check individual access before entering cave churches or other interiors.

Your next visit

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