Scenic view of Matera – View of Matera's Sassi loop from Masseria Passarelli

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Matera

Scenic view of Matera – View of Matera's Sassi loop from Masseria Passarelli

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Scenic view of Matera – View of Matera's Sassi loop from Masseria Passarelli

05:13

18.5km

390m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 29, 2026

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7.61 km

Ruins

8.26 km

View of Matera's Sassi

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From here you have a great view of Matera.

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8.73 km

Church of Saints Peter and Paul (San Pietro Caveoso), Matera

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The first building dates back to the 13th and early 14th centuries. The church was repeatedly rebuilt over the centuries. The inside is significantly larger than you would expect from the outside and is bursting with treasures (so keep it clean).

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8.85 km

Monterrone Rock and the Churches of Santa Maria de Idris and San Giovanni

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The southern Italian city of Matera is impressive and attractive, but at the same time also mysterious and a bit rough. It looks more like a labyrinth of stone houses, steep staircases and narrow streets. The Sassi di Matera, or Stones of Matera, is full of caves that were once inhabited and were therefore a disgrace to Italy. Times have changed suddenly, and today the Sassi di Matera are the pride not only of the city, but also of the entire Basilicata region, in which Matera is located.

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9.08 km

Santa Maria de Idris Rock Church

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The church of Santa Maria de Idris dates back to the 14th and 15th centuries.

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9.36 km

View of the Sassi di Matera and the Gravina River canyon

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Closing a scenic route due to the risk of a few stones falling does not seem like a very intelligent idea, those who want to visit certain places are always willing to take on some small risks.

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