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2-hour guided tour of the Sassi of Matera and the rock churches
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2 Hours
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Offered in: Italian
Overview
This is a complete tour with a very good Authorized Guide also known as "WIKI LUCA".
From Sasso Caveoso to Sasso Barisano passing through the historic center of the city.
The Tour full of amazement and fun will leave you breathless.
During the guided tour lasting 2 hours we will enter a beautiful frescoed church called the Madonna delle Grazie and we will conclude with an ancient cellar from the 1200s excavated on 3 levels with oil mills, cisterns and millstones inside. The Tour ends with a tasting of typical Lucanian products. I'll wait for you in Matera!
What's Included
- entrance to the frescoed rock church
- tasting of typical Matera products
- authorized guide
- entrance to an ancient hypogeum from the 1200s with cellars, cisterns and oil mills
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Meeting at the MIT Museum in via San Biagio 15 Matera all guests will be explained the route and given a map
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Piazza Vittorio Veneto
Heart of the city of Sassi thanks to the beautiful panoramic view we will admire the Sasso Barisano from above
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Piazza Duomo
This is the Civita where the ancient city of Matera was born we can admire the Sasso Caveoso and Barisano but above all the beautiful Cathedral
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Piazza del Sedile
this is the square where the former town hall of Matera was located, the current headquarters of the music conservatory
• Admission Ticket Free
Sasso Barisano
It is the Sassi area currently renovated with UNESCO funds. Matera has been a World Heritage Site since 1993. From Sasso Barisano it will be possible to admire the facade of the beautiful Cathedral, built in 1270 in Apulian Romanesque style.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Chiesa Rupestre di San Giuliano o Madonna Delle Grazie
The church of the Madonna delle Grazie is located in via del Sasso Caveoso in Matera. The church was formerly dedicated to Sant'Eustachio, as can be seen from the pastoral visit of Mons. Saracen in 1543-1544. The entrance consists of a bell tower. It includes a terracotta bas-relief representing the Madonna and Child. The interior features an imposing baroque altar located near the original iconostasis. In the ceiling there are two sculpted domes and visible apse arches. On the right wall there is a Crucifixion, under which there is a fresco. The figure of Christ is accompanied by two angels and at his feet are: the Mother and John. On another wall St. Francis of Assisi is represented receiving the stigmata. In the ceiling area behind the altar there are coffered panels with ornamental motifs. The corresponding wall, however, shows a painting of Saint Lucia.
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Piazza San Pietro Caveoso
Located in the heart of Sasso Caveoso, here you can admire the beautiful Gravina canyon. A unique and exciting scenario but above all rich in history.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Museo di Palazzo lanfranchi
Located on the beautiful Piazzetta Pascoli from which you can admire the entire Sasso Caveoso from above
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
MUST Matera
These are 2 ancient hypogea 18 meters deep. They both date back to 1200. Luca will be happy to show you cellars, millstones, cisterns and oil mills. The guided tour ends with a tasting of typical products at the end of the tour.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- strollers not recommended
- Comfortable shoes and comfortable clothing are recommended
Operated by LUCA PRISCO GUIDA TURISTICA MATERA
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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