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 discussing the history and culture of the city of Matera.

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

Continuing past the churches of Purgatorio and San Francesco, we'll arrive at Piazza del Sedile, known for its lively atmosphere. We'll proceed down Via delle Beccheria to Piazza Vittorio Veneto, where stunning panoramic views of Sasso Barisano await us, reached through narrow alleyways and underground passages.

In Sasso Barisano, we'll visit a typical cave house, learning about the lives of Matera's inhabitants until they abandoned these dwellings. We will also explore an ancient hypogeum underground.

As we return to the starting point, we will have a final stop for a tasting of local products. The tour concludes after 2.5 hours of exploration.