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Discover one of the most fascinating and surprising places in the Matera territory: the Crypt of Original Sin, an extraordinary rock complex immersed in the Murgia landscape. Known as the "Sistine Chapel of the rock," it houses a precious cycle of frescoes created between the 8th and 9th centuries by the mysterious Painter of the Flowers of Matera. Among the Apostles, Archangels, the Queen Virgin, and the suggestive scenes of Creation and Original Sin, you will enter a place where art, spirituality, and history merge in the rock. The visit allows one to discover one of the most important masterpieces of Benedictine-Beneventan art and to understand the deep link between man and the rock landscape of Matera. An intense and unconventional experience, ideal for those who wish to live an authentic journey into the city's millennial history.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Central Office of Steps in the Sassi
Itinerary
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1Cripta del Peccato Originale
Start from the center of Matera to discover the Crypt of Original Sin, one of the most fascinating places in the Lucanian rock heritage. Admire the extraordinary frescoes of the 8th-9th century and experience an immersive experience between art, history, and spirituality.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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