The rocks of Matera

Matera‘s old origins go back to the first prehistoric settlements of the area and the historic centre will be an unforgettable memory you will bring home. Unique to Matera, the “sassi”, which are cave dwellings built inside tufa stone and nestled into the rock walls. Matera is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Only walking through the antique road of the centre will bring you back in the time and you will feel like part of a movie: it was in Matera that Mel Gibson filmed its masterpiece ” The Passion”

Half-day – Duration Approx. 3 hours