View of Matera's Sassi – Scenic view of Matera loop from Matera

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Italy

Basilicata

Matera

View of Matera's Sassi – Scenic view of Matera loop from Matera

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View of Matera's Sassi – Scenic view of Matera loop from Matera

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3.62km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

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1.13 km

View of Matera's Sassi

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From this famous panoramic view it is possible to admire the old city as well as the now famous Sassi of Matera.

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1.18 km

Scenic view of Matera

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Marvellous view

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1.28 km

Ridola Square

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one of the squares in the center of Matera

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1.42 km

Church of San Francesco d'Assisi and Dalí sculpture, Matera

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One of the few saints who are also highly valued outside of Christianity is San FRANCESCO, known in German-speaking countries as Francis of Assisi. Francis was born in Assisi in …

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1.45 km

World Globe with Olive Tree Sculpture, Matera

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Magnificent works of art are scattered throughout the city; you just have to pay attention to them. Unfortunately, many pass by.

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1.49 km

Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, Matera

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The church of S. Francesco d'Assisi, which dominates the square of the same name above the hypogea.

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1.84 km

Santa Maria de Idris Rock Church

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The church of Santa Maria de Idris dates back to the 14th and 15th centuries.

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2.07 km

Italian Matera, next to Petra in Jordan and Turkish Cappadocia, is a suggestive example of a city carved in rock, fascinating with its architecture, history and location, and an extraordinary monument of human civilization.

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