Οι καλύτερες διαδρομές και πεζοπορίες στη Ματέρα

Εξ ολοκλήρου λαξευμένη στο βράχο του οροπεδίου Murgecchia, η βραχώδης εκκλησία Madonna delle Vergini είναι μεσαιωνικής προέλευσης. Η πρόσοψη, ενσωματωμένη στον βράχο, είναι του 18ου αιώνα. Το εσωτερικό, απλό και λιτό, φέρει σημάδια ορισμένων ανακαινίσεων που έχουν αλλοιώσει εν μέρει την αρχική υπόγεια δομή. Διατηρεί έναν ζωγραφισμένο βωμό από τραβερτίνη, μια αναπαράσταση της Παναγίας και ένα ξύλινο άγαλμα του 19ου αιώνα της Παναγίας με το Βρέφος. Ένας σύντομος διάδρομος οδηγεί σε έναν άλλο, μικρό υπόγειο χώρο. Ενδιαφέρον παρουσιάζει το δάπεδο από τοπική τερακότα διακοσμημένο με μια σειρά από πλακάκια majolica. Σύμφωνα με την αιώνια παράδοση, την τελευταία Κυριακή του Μαΐου γιορτάζεται εδώ η γιορτή της Παναγίας.

a church in an enchanting place

The southern Italian city of Matera is impressive and attractive, but at the same time also mysterious and a bit rough. It looks more like a labyrinth of stone houses, steep staircases and narrow streets. The Sassi di Matera, or Stones of Matera, is full of caves that were once inhabited and were therefore a disgrace to Italy. Times have changed suddenly, and today the Sassi di Matera are the pride not only of the city, but also of the entire Basilicata region, in which Matera is located.

The southern Italian city of Matera is impressive and attractive, but at the same time also mysterious and a bit rough. It looks more like a labyrinth of stone houses, steep staircases and narrow streets. The Sassi di Matera, or Stones of Matera, is full of caves that were once inhabited and were therefore a disgrace to Italy. Times have changed suddenly, and today the Sassi di Matera are the pride not only of the city, but also of the entire Basilicata region, in which Matera is located.

Matera is an Italian city in the Basilicata region, the capital of the province of the same name. It lies on the edge of the Murgia plateau. Its surroundings are home to the most important caveman settlements in the Mediterranean region. Since 1993, the "Sassi di Matera" (Stones of Matera), the oldest part of the city, have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Matera is an Italian city in the Basilicata region, the capital of the province of the same name. It lies on the edge of the Murgia plateau. Its surroundings are home to the most important caveman settlements in the Mediterranean region. Since 1993, the "Sassi di Matera" (Stones of Matera), the oldest part of the city, have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Cathedral of Matera (Italian: Cattedrale della Madonna della Bruna e di Sant'Eustachio) is a Roman Catholic church in Matera, Italy. The cathedral of the Archdiocese of Matera-Irsina bears the title of a minor basilica. The church was built in the 13th century in the Apulian Romanesque style and stands on the highest point of the city between the two Sassi. Source and further information can be found at: https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kathedrale_von_Matera

Matera has been a European Capital of Culture since 2019, and the historic old town of Matera has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993. The Sassi and the rock churches, as well as the many film sets, are remarkable. There are many stairs in Matera. The Gravina di Matera gorge can be crossed in about 3.5 hours to reach the rock caves on the other side. Matera has two districts: Sasso Barisano: Located in the northern part of the Sassi and is known for its impressive cave architecture and narrow streets. Sasso Caveoso: Located in the southern part of the Sassi and is characterized by its unique cave dwellings and natural surroundings.