Sassi di Matera, Matera

Name: Sassi di Matera
Address: Via Rosario 73 (Via S. Biagio), 75100 Matera MT, Matera, Italy

#2 among attractions in Matera

Archaeological site, Top attraction

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The Sassi di Matera are two districts of the Italian city of Matera, Basilicata, well-known for their ancient cave dwellings inhabited since the Paleolithic period. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°39'58"N, 16°36'42"E

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Via Rosario 73 (Via S. Biagio), 75100 Matera MTMatera Italy

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Sassi di Matera – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palazzo Lanfranchi, Castello Tramontano, Matera Cathedral, Museo-laboratorio della Civiltà Contadina.

~1170 ftS
Museum, Art museum
Palazzo Lanfranchi, Matera
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the ancient city of Matera, Italy, the Palazzo Lanfranchi stands as a testament to the region's rich cultural heritage and artistic history. This majestic museum, housed in a building that dates back to the 17th century, offers visitors a unique...
~1770 ftSW
Forts and castles, Historical place
Castello Tramontano, Matera
9 min walk • Castello Tramontano is a 16th century fortification in Matera.
~160 ftNW
Landmark 13th-century cathedral
Matera Cathedral, Matera
1 min walk • Matera Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Matera, Basilicata, Italy. It is dedicated to the Virgin Mary under the designation of the Madonna della Bruna and to Saint Eustace.
~720 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum
Museo-laboratorio della Civiltà Contadina, Matera
4 min walk • The Museo-laboratorio della Civiltà Contadina is an ethno-anthropological museum of Matera, situated in the ancient Sassi district. The Museum has been created by Donato Cascione and it’s managed by the homonym cultural association.
~1240 ftS
Museum
Palazzo Lanfranchi, Matera
6 min walk • Palazzo Lanfranchi is the highest monument representing the seventeenth-century period in Matera.
~200 ftNE
40°39'59"N • 16°36'44"E
Casa Noha, Matera
1 min walk • Museum
~190 ftE
Museum, Art museum
Musma, Matera
1 min walk • MUSMA is an Italian museum located in Matera and dedicated to sculpture. It was opened in 2006 and is housed in the Pomarici Palace, on the highest part of the Sassi district.
~1200 ftNW
40°40'4"N • 16°36'28"E
St. John the Baptist Church, Matera
6 min walk • Church
~680 ftSE
Church
Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Matera
4 min walk • San Pietro Caveoso, also known as "Saint Peter and Saint Paul Church" is a Catholic worship place situated in the Sassi of Matera. The front is in baroque style and presents three portals. Over each portal there is a niche with statues. They show the "Madonna of the mercy", "Saint Peter" and "Saint Paul".
~1590 ftN
Church
Convento di Sant'Agostino, Matera
8 min walk • The St. Augustine complex, formed by the church and convent, is a house of worship dating back to the late 16th century located in the city of Matera, specifically in the Sassi district.
~740 ftS
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Santa Maria di Idris, Matera
4 min walk • The church of Santa Maria di Idris, also called "Santa Maria de Idris" or "Madonna de Idris," is located in Matera, within the Sassi. It is a rupestrian church, that is, dug into the rock.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sassi di Matera?

Nearby attractions include Matera Cathedral, Matera (1 min walk), Musma, Matera (1 min walk), Casa Noha, Matera (1 min walk), Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Matera (4 min walk).

How to get to Sassi di Matera by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sassi di Matera:

Bus

Via Lucana • Lines: 1, 11, 13, 2, 6/A, 6/B, 8 (7 min walk)

Train

Matera Centrale (14 min walk)
Matera Sud (15 min walk)