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Calcarenite craft workshop: Matera stone handcrafted into objects, jewelry, and miniatures inspired by the rock civilization.

Lucanian tradition in wood: bread stamps, furnishings, and artisan workshops.

Craft brewery and brewpub where you can sample locally brewed beers, sandwiches, delicious dishes, and Lucanian specialties in a casual atmosphere.

An elegant historic residence in the heart of Matera, near the Sassi, with a garden, outdoor pool, and modern comforts.

The largest rock church in Matera, entirely carved out of tuff. Inside, there are naves, stone altars, and a hypogeum where the bodies of the deceased were once dried.

Il Piccolo Cinema: Matera's historic theater for arthouse films, events, and cultural gatherings.

A medieval monastic complex carved into the rock: two rock churches, cave dwellings, and cellars on multiple levels. Today, it also hosts contemporary art exhibitions.

A 40-meter-deep underground complex with 1,000 years of history: originally a rock church, then an olive press and winery. Six rainwater cisterns and a statue of Saint George. Visit with an audio guide.

Maffei Group: a historic dealership in Matera for new and used cars, offering reliable service.

A charming residence in a late 19th-century building, just steps from the Sassi, with four bedrooms, breakfast, a panoramic terrace, and relaxation areas.

Stone hotel with panoramic views of the Park of the Rupestrian Churches, near the Church of San Pietro Caveoso.

Corte San Pietro is an elegant boutique hotel in the Sassi of Matera, with refined design, an intimate atmosphere, and modern comforts, ideal for an exclusive stay.

Degustibus Matera: traditional Lucanian cuisine in the heart of the Sassi, authentic flavors and quality.

A café and luxury shop for a refined break with exquisite products, specialties, and gift ideas in the heart of Matera.

Gallery and studio in the Sassi of Matera, amid spaces carved into the rock, featuring contemporary art, exhibitions, workshops, and creative labs open to experimentation.

Restaurant, café, and cocktail bar in the center of Matera, where you can enjoy desserts, aperitifs, and carefully prepared dishes in an elegant and convivial atmosphere.

A cultural and hospitality space in the Sassi district, offering exhibitions, events, workshops, co-working, panoramic terraces, and stays immersed in history, creativity, and community.

A historic newsstand in Matera transformed into a space for reading, information, and meeting, dedicated to culture, languages, and informed information.

Elisa & Janna: atelier in Matera, unique and sustainable jewelry inspired by the city.

Fra i Sassi Residence: wellness, quality, and comfort in the Sassi of Matera.

An artisanal atelier and independent brand where fashion, botany, and sustainability meet in unique bags, jewelry, and accessories handmade with eco-printing.

Creative cuisine, select ingredients, and original drinks in a casual yet refined setting in the heart of the Sassi di Matera.

A shop selling local and Italian culinary excellence, with carefully selected products to discover authentic flavors and local traditions.

A cultural association founded in Matera to explore multimedia arts and create immersive experiences where the audience becomes part of the work.

Lucanian cuisine reinterpreted with elegance and creativity, in a refined setting in the heart of Matera.

A creative space in Piazza Duomo where architecture, fashion, and design meet, featuring handcrafted bags, natural materials, reclaimed materials, and DIY.

A restaurant in the Sassi district that creatively reinterprets Lucanian cuisine, paired with a selection of excellent wines.

Small food and wine shop in Matera’s historic centre with Lucanian specialities and tastings.

A historic bookstore in the heart of the Sassi district, a meeting place for readers, culture enthusiasts, and attendees at events and presentations.

Carved into the Sassi, Locanda di San Martino offers charming cave rooms and an underground spa, combining historic charm and modern relaxation in the heart of Matera.

A workshop in the heart of the Sassi district, where ceramics take shape through Lucanian tradition, artistic research, and creative workshops.

An artisan workshop founded in 1999, where jewelry and wooden sculptures are born from the combination of traditional techniques, recycled materials, and contemporary research.

Immersive experience in the underground passages of Via Ridola: 360° projections tell the story of the Sassi and Matera, which was once a seabed. The tour lasts approximately 50 minutes.

A creative space and workshop where quilling, papier-mâché, ceramics, and illustration become tools for expression, well-being, and sharing.

A contemporary art gallery and artisanal ice cream parlor in the heart of the Sassi, where creativity, imagery, and flavor meet for a unique experience.

Cocktail bar and Listening Bar on Via Duomo, offering sophisticated drinks, select music, and a lively atmosphere in the heart of Matera's nightlife.

An ancient underground olive oil mill carved into the rock, now the Matera Olive Oil Museum. It showcases the traditional production of olive oil using original machinery.

Located on Via Purgatorio Vecchio, set in a 15th-century community oven, it showcases the bread-making tradition of Matera: sourdough starter, original tools, and family stamps.

On Via San Francesco da Paola Vecchio, dedicated to the history of Matera's bread, amidst aromas and ancient instruments. It also offers a themed escape room for families and groups.

Contemporary cuisine and authentic flavors in the heart of Matera.

A gallery in the center of Matera dedicated to contemporary art, including paintings, installations, and works inspired by the light and landscapes of the Sassi.

Pizza on a shovel and brioche

Urban hotel in an early 20th-century building, with 12 rooms including Deluxe, Junior Suites, and Suites, contemporary furnishings and thoughtful amenities.

Private parking with transfer service for easy access to the center of Matera, including assistance, helpful information, and a shuttle for visitors.

Paleontology and geology museum in a cave in Sasso Caveoso, with fossils, dinosaurs, and the Julian whale. Reservations required.

Temporary exhibition at the Sassi Foundation: works by Salvador Dalí (including Space Venus) in the underground caves carved into the rock of Sasso Barisano. A dialogue between surrealism and the Sassi.

An authentic cave house furnished as in centuries past: it shows how Matera families lived in the Sassi, in a single room shared with animals, until the 1950s.

Contemporary art exhibition space in the Sassi, featuring exhibitions by local and international artists set in spaces carved into the rock.

A design, craft, and illustration collective that transforms ideas and materials into original creations, combining research, craftsmanship, and contemporary identity.

A concept store and restaurant in the Sassi of Matera, combining design, taste, and innovation in a refined space.

Tufa – Small Sculptures: a workshop in the Sassi of Matera, limestone transformed into art and design.

Via Gattini Suite is an elegant and well-maintained apartment. It features two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony.

An immersive museum about a "neighborhood," the courtyard with a well around which neighborhood life revolved in the 1950s. Period videos and settings reconstruct rural life.