Murgia Materana Park

A natural, archaeological, and historical park on the heights of the city.

  • Parc
  • Viewpoint
Panoramic view of the Murgia Materana park at dusk, overlooking the rock formations and troglodyte architecture.
Panoramic view of the Murgia Materana Park, with its rocky hills and lush vegetation at dusk.
Overlooking Parc Murgia Materana, an ancient building emerges among the vegetation and picturesque rock formations.

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Lydia et Catherine - La Croisée des Mondes

We took this walk at sunset. We only have one regret: not discovering this spot earlier in the day. It's there that you truly realize the size of the city.

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Lydia et Catherine - La Croisée des Mondes

At dusk, the slanting light of the sun caresses the walls of the old town as well as the spectacular landscape that faces it. A delight!

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Mylène @unreveunvoyage

Matera has up to 150 rock churches! The exterior, bare and discreet, thus offers a striking contrast with the interior, often covered in murals.

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Lydia et Catherine - La Croisée des Mondes

A guided tour is essential to visit these churches because they are all closed.

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Lydia et Catherine - La Croisée des Mondes

This park covers more than 8,000 hectares and offers the opportunity to enjoy beautiful hikes with stunning views of Matera. It is home to many troglodyte dwellings as well as rock churches.

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Lydia et Catherine - La Croisée des Mondes

If you are short on time to visit this park (as we were), we recommend taking the paved walkway that runs alongside the park while touring Matera.

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Lydia et Catherine - La Croisée des Mondes

Matera hosts numerous rock-hewn churches, carved directly into the limestone.

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Mylène @unreveunvoyage

I also advise you to get the pass that allows you to visit 3 monuments in the city. The pass costs €7 per person.

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