Sasso Barisano Tour

In this guided tour of Sasso Barisano, we'll explore the alleyways and underground passages of this ancient district in the center of Matera and enter one of its typical cave houses.

Sasso Barisano Tour

We'll meet at the indicated time at Via Domenico Ridola 61, where we'll start this tour by discussing the history and culture of the city of Matera.

To reach Sasso Barisano, we'll take Via Ridola, passing baroque-style buildings and temples, including the Lanfranchi seminary, church of Santa Chiara, and convent of the Poor Clares, home to the Domenico Ridola Archaeological Museum.

We'll leave behind the churches of Purgatorio and San Francesco and arrive at Piazza del Sedile, known for its lively atmosphere reflecting the Italian dolce vita. We will continue along Via delle Beccheria to Piazza Vittorio Veneto, where a panoramic view of Sasso Barisano awaits, accessible via narrow alleyways and underground passages.

Upon arrival in Sasso Barisano, we'll visit a typical cave house carved into the rock, learning how the inhabitants of Matera lived until these dwellings were abandoned. We'll also explore an ancient hypogeum.

On our way back, we'll stop for a tasting of local products before concluding our tour after 2.5 hours of exploration.