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Italy

Basilicata

Matera

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

Routes

Hiking trails & Routes

Italy

Basilicata

Matera

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

Easy

4.3

(3)

hikers

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

01:36

5.58km

140m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 25, 2026

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1.25 km

Ruins

1.89 km

View of Matera's Sassi

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you have a great view of Matera.

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2.03 km

View of Matera's Sassi

Highlight • Viewpoint

A tour of Matera was a highlight of our cruise. The Sassi city is incredibly interesting and photogenic.

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2.57 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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3.07 km

World Globe with Olive Tree Sculpture, Matera

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Magnificent works of art are scattered throughout the city; you just have to pay attention to them. Unfortunately, many pass by.

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3.10 km

Church of San Francesco d'Assisi and Dalí sculpture, Matera

Highlight • Religious Site

One of the few saints who are also highly valued outside of Christianity is San FRANCESCO, known in German-speaking countries as Francis of Assisi. Francis was born in Assisi in 1181/82 and died in 1226. In his youth, the son of wealthy parents, he was more of a bon vivant, but later turned to Christ. In the half-ruined little church of San Damiano, located on the hillside outside the city walls of Assisi, he was praying one day and heard the voice of Christ coming down from the cross, calling on him to “rebuild his church”. At first he took this request literally and restored the church building; later he realized that this was primarily about the church as the community of believers.
Francis became a role model for many people, they joined him, and the "Order of Friars Minor" (Ordo Fratrum Minorum) of Francis of Assisi was created.

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