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The Top 20 Attractions in Matera

There are plenty of places to see and visit in Matera. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Matera is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: October 12, 2025

Matera Cathedral (Cattedrale della Madonna della Bruna e di Sant’Eustachio)

The cathedral towers high above the city - actually visible from everywhere.

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Church of Saints Peter and Paul (San Pietro Caveoso), Matera

The first building dates back to the 13th and early 14th centuries. The church was repeatedly rebuilt over the centuries. The inside is significantly larger than you would expect from …

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Sassi di Matera

Extremely beautiful. Better to wear comfortable shoes

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Suspension Bridge over the Gravina

A beautiful suspension bridge over the Torrente Gravina river. Via it you reach the other side of the gorge from which you have a breathtaking view of Matera.

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Church of San Francesco d'Assisi and Dali Sculpture, Matera

One of the few saints who are also highly valued outside of Christianity is San FRANCESCO, known in German-speaking countries as Francis of Assisi. Francis was born in Assisi in …

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Palombaro Lungo

In one of Matera's main squares, Piazza Vittorio Veneto, on the outskirts of the Sassi district (the heart of the impressive old town) is the entrance to the "Palombaro lungo", …

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Sentiero 406 Trailhead (Matera Suspension Bridge Entrance)

This is the entrance to the "Sentiero 406" hiking trail, which leads over the rope bridge to the other side of the Gravina Gorge to the Belvedere. The information board …

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Historic Center of Grottole

Grottole presents itself as a village divided into two distinct parts: the ancient part, full of cobbled streets and historic buildings that narrate the history of the community, and the …

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Rock Church of Santa Rita

One of the most particular churches in the city of Materia, rich in history and very fascinating.

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The Fountain of Love

The "Fountain of Love" is a monument that tells how young people in Matera, in the heart of the Sassi districts, in a past marked by extreme poverty and backwardness, …

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