What to see in Matera
The top 3 according to 28 votes from people: Sasso Barisano · Cathedral of Madonna della Bruna · Church of San Pietro Caveoso. (Updated Dec 5, 2025.)
The Sassi, the rock churches and sunset viewpoints: the must-sees of the city of stones.
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Top 11
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1
Sasso Barisano
Workshops, bars and carved façades.
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2
Cathedral of Madonna della Bruna
Crowns the Civita overlooking both Sassi.
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3
Church of San Pietro Caveoso
The church at the foot of the Monterrone.
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Sasso Caveoso
The most dramatic sasso, with caves and rock churches.
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5
Piazzetta Pascoli
Viewpoint over Sasso Caveoso.
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6
Santa Maria de Idris
Rock church atop the Monterrone.
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7
Murgia Timone viewpoint
The view of the Sassi from across the ravine.
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8
Palombaro Lungo
The huge cistern under Piazza Vittorio Veneto.
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9
Vico Solitario cave house
A cave dwelling furnished as it once was.
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10
Crypt of Original Sin
The 'Sistine Chapel' of rock churches.
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11
Murgia Materana Park
Trails and rock churches facing the city.
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