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View of Matera's Sassi – Scenic view of Matera loop from Matera Sud

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View of Matera's Sassi – Scenic view of Matera loop from Matera Sud

Moderate

4.7

(126)

1,255

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View of Matera's Sassi – Scenic view of Matera loop from Matera Sud

02:07

7.41km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.32 km

Monterrone Rock and the Churches of Santa Maria de Idris and San Giovanni

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Here are the churches of Santa Maria de Idris and San Giovanni

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1.55 km

Santa Maria de Idris Rock Church

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The church of Santa Maria de Idris dates back to the 14th and 15th centuries.

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2.01 km

Viewpoint

2.50 km

View of Matera's Sassi

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From this famous panoramic view it is possible to admire the old city as well as the now famous Sassi of Matera.

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2.55 km

Scenic view of Matera

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Marvellous view

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2.65 km

Ridola Square

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one of the squares in the center of Matera

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4.66 km

Matera Cathedral (Cathedral of the Madonna of the Bruna and Saint Eustace)

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

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4.99 km

Sassi of Matera

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Through a portico made of three round arches, we enter a small terrace dedicated to the Italian painter Luigi Guerricchio, born in Matera. There is a panoramic view of old Matera from here.

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6.61 km

Church of San Francesco d'Assisi and Dalí sculpture, Matera

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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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7.41 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.75 km

2.31 km

1.38 km

946 m

Surfaces

5.00 km

1.40 km

974 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

33°C

22°C

7 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

June 23, 2024,I Sassi von Matera

Two days in the Sassi of Matera.
A place full of culture that still feels the influences of the past of coexistence in a very small space,
of people who were ready to make sacrifices to share their few possessions with those who had less.
Every alley arouses emotions.
Visit churches, museums,
the aqueduct, the museum of Santa Bruna.
And …

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March 3, 2023,Italien: Matera

After we had the panoramic view of Matera yesterday, we took a closer look at the city today. The tangle of countless alleys is interesting. Definitely worth seeing.

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March 19, 2022,Besichtigung Matera di Sassi 🇮🇹🚶‍♂️🚶🏼‍♀️

Greetings from James Bond 🍸😎. Over (felt) a thousand steps up and down through the Sassi di Matera. A cave settlement on the steep rocky slopes of the Gravina river valley. Very impressive and worth seeing 👍🏻👀📷

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September 30, 2023,Matera, die Stadt der Sassi, der Felsenwohnungen, James Bond - Time to die

Unfortunately, I can't describe the gigantic dimensions of the rock city. You can spend a lot of time sightseeing here and hiking into the valley. When all the tourists have left in the evening 😅😉, it's certainly gigantic in the small streets.

That's it. Off to home 🙋🏻‍♀️

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May 21, 2025,Apulien: Matera mit Höhlen

Matera is one of the main attractions in the Basilicata region. It is home to the Sassi, a complex of cave dwellings carved into the rock face. There are many sights to admire, including individual cave dwellings, churches, and chapels. Unfortunately, the crowds of visitors were so large during the descent into the gorge that we abandoned our planned tour …

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View of Matera's Sassi – Scenic view of Matera loop from Matera Sud

Monterrone Rock and the Churches of Santa Maria de Idris and San Giovanni

Santa Maria de Idris Rock Church

View of Matera's Sassi

Scenic view of Matera

Ridola Square

Matera Cathedral (Cathedral of the Madonna of the Bruna and Saint Eustace)

Sassi of Matera

Church of San Francesco d'Assisi and Dalí sculpture, Matera

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