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- Italian
Discovering Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, becomes a unique experience with this tour we will explore where Matera was born. We will start with the breathtaking view of the belvedere of Matera and its prehistoric caverns dating back to the Lower Neolithic. Continue to the frescoed Sanctuary of Palomba, unique with the beautiful Byzantine fresco of Madonna Odigitria, the Madonna del Cammino famous for her pilgrimages in request of help from the farmers of Basilicata and nearby Puglia. And finally 1 hour visit of the beautiful Crypt of Original Sin. It stands right where the caves of prehistoric times are, the beautiful Sistine Chapel of Southern Italy dating back to the Lombard period, the oldest. It is embellished with a cycle of frescoes dated between the eighth and ninth centuries, drawn up by the artist known as the Painter of Flowers of Matera and expressing the historical characteristics of Benedictine-Beneventan art.
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Itinerary
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It is the beautiful Belvedere of Matera, with breathtaking views free time to admire the caves of prehistoric times
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Santuario Santa Maria della Palomba
it is a beautiful frescoed Sanctuary located next to the Belvedere and accessible only by our means
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Sassi di Matera
In the afternoon Visit to the XV edition of the Living Nativity of Matera entitled AND PEACE BE IT! The time will be agreed with our operator at the time of Reservation.
1 minute • Admission ticket included -
4Cripta del Peccato Originale
Located just 14 km from Matera we will take you to visit the beautiful Sistine Chapel of Southern Italy, also called the Crypt of the 100 Saints for the high number of Lombard frescoes inside! It is a unique jewel, one of the most beautiful cave churches in the ancient city
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
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