Location: Province of Matera
Top Things to do in Province of Matera
Top Restaurants in Province of Matera
The 10 Best Points of Interest & Landmarks in Province of Matera, Basilicata
The province of Matera (Italian: Provincia di Matera) is a province in the Basilicata region of Italy. Its capital is the city of Matera. It has an area of 3,447 square kilometres (1,331 sq mi) and a total population of 201,133; the city Matera has a population of 56,204. There are 31 comunes (Italian: comuni) in the province (see Comunes of the Province of Matera). The province of Matera is bordered by the province of Potenza in the west and south, the region of Calabria also to the south, the region of Apulia to the east and north, and by the Ionian Sea to the southeast.
Restaurants in Province of Matera
1. Sassi di Matera
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15,727 reviews
Matera, conosciuta come La città dei Sassi, si è sviluppata intorno al suo antico borgo. Nel 1993 è diventata Patrimonio Mondiale dell’UNESCO e sarà Capitale Europea della cultura 2019. Questi riconoscimenti hanno riscattato una città ritenuta vergogna nazionale. Grazie al volere di Togliatti e De Gasperi che hanno voluto lo sfollamento dei Sassi Matera conosciuta come La città dei Sassi si è sviluppata intorno al suo antico borgo. Nel 1993 è diventata Patrimonio Mondiale dell’UNESCO e sarà Capitale Europea della cultura 2019. Questi riconoscimenti hanno riscattato una città ritenuta vergogna nazionale. Grazie al volere di Togliatti e De Gasperi che hanno voluto lo sfollamento dei Sassi, Matera si è ripresa da questo periodo oscuro I Rioni del centro storico Il centro storico è suddiviso in quattro parti: Civita, Sasso Barisano, Sasso Caveoso e Il Piano. Le antiche civiltà che hanno popolato il lato della gravina dove attualmente sorge Matera, si sono insediate sulla Civita.
Reviewed By 422stefanam - Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Sassi di Matera is a beautiful place, you have the impression you step in another world, an ancient one. Impressive churches, history all around, stunning views from each corner, splendid both by day but especially by night. Lots of restaurants to eat, lots of narrow streets where to get lost and enjoy the silence and the charm of the old city. You can admire it also from Gravina, if you pass on the other side of the canyon.
2. Polittico Di Cima Da Conegliano
3. Le grotte di San Giorgio Lucano
4. Palazzo Baronale
5. Le Lamie di Bitonte
6. Torre normanna
7. Chiesa rupestre di Santa Lucia alle Malve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 497 reviews
Reviewed By CassandraL1991 - Toronto, Canada
This church is incredible and full of history. Santa Lucia alle Malve is a rupestrian church in Matera, an ancient monastery that welcomed Benedictine-order nuns between the 8th and 16th centuries. Inside Santa Lucia alle Malve – located near Sasso Caveoso – you can still see many mural paintings, mostly from the 13th century, with a wide range of holy representations including the Nursing Madonna, Saint Michael the Archangel, Saint Gregory, Saint Benedict and Saint Scholastica. I highly recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes to visit this church.
8. Chiesa rupestre di San Pietro Barisano
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 341 reviews
Reviewed By 840gabrielh - Bellaire, United States
Dating back to the 12th century, St. Peter's is built over a cave complex that served as a repository for the dead. There are fascinating frescoes from the 15th century upon entering the church, representing several saints and the Annunciation. Open daily to visitors, but hours are much longer in the Summer than the Winter months. A token entrance fee is required; reduced fees apply to certain groups. A walking tour of the Sassi is probably the most efficient way to visit.
