Cultural Sites Included in the Pass

San Pietro Barisano is the largest rock-hewn church in Matera, a hidden gem carved into stone that captivates with its silent grandeur. Be enchanted by a place rich in history and spirituality, where sacred art and architecture blend into a timeless atmosphere.

In the heart of the Sassi, Vicinato a Pozzo is an immersive museum that narrates daily life in Matera's neighborhoods during the 1950s. Through vintage videos, testimonies, and original settings, it offers an authentic glimpse into the peasant civilization and the community spirit of that era. A moving experience to understand the city's social history.

The Museo del Pane in Matera is a small museum dedicated to the history and tradition of Matera’s bread, located in the heart of the Sassi of Matera. It is housed in a well-preserved 15th-century communal oven and tells the story of how bread was produced and consumed in the daily life of local families. The visit offers an authentic insight into local rural culture, displaying original tools, photographs, and stories about traditional bread-making, the use of natural sourdough, and the wooden stamps used to identify each family’s bread before baking. The museum highlights the symbolic value of bread as an element of identity, community, and collective memory for the city of the Sassi.

Contemporary art in dialogue with history: TAM hosts temporary exhibitions by both local and international artists, offering a unique cultural experience in the heart of the Sassi.

The Bread Museum unveils the secrets of one of Matera’s most ancient and symbolic foods. A journey through rural tradition and culture, where history, scents, and flavors come together in an authentic and captivating story.

In the heart of Matera, Matherarium offers an immersive journey into the underground city. Through 360° projections, explore the Ipogei Motta—ancient caves that narrate daily life, spirituality, and agricultural traditions of the Sassi. A unique experience to uncover the secrets hidden beneath the city's streets.