Guided tour of the Sassi of Matera
Book the Sassi tour on September 3rd at 5pm starting from Piazza Vittorio Veneto, in front of the CALZEDONIA store
On the occasion of International conference “The Perturbations, Asymptotics and related Tools“ (more info here) that will be held in Matera from 3 to 6 September 2024, we invite you to discover Sassi of Matera, one of the oldest historical centers in the world, a UNESCO site since 1993.
Book this experience
Reservation required at
marketing@ferulaviaggi.it
+39 0835 336572
detailed program
Matera is a unique place with an ancient history, testimony to an ancestral society that was still alive until a few years ago
Join a captivating journey through the ancient cave dwellings of Matera that form the historical heart of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
Visitors can explore the Sassi di Matera, two districts known as Sasso Caveoso and Sasso Barisano, characterized by their unique stone architecture and intricate labyrinth of homes, churches, and stairways carved into limestone cliffs.
The tour typically includes visits to rock-hewn churches adorned with frescoes, traditional cave houses furnished to reflect historical lifestyles and panoramic viewpoints offering stunning vistas of the ravine and surrounding landscape.
This immersive experience provides a deep dive into Matera’s rich history and culture, discovering the remarkable adaptation of human habitation over millennia.
info & prices
Duration
Approximately 2h
Price per person
€ 20 (with min 6 participants)
Confirmation is guaranteed only upon online payment.
For on-site reservations, confirmation is subject to availability
Entrance fees excluded and optional
Cave dwelling: € 3
Rock Church: € 2
Wine Cellar: € 2