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

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Italy

Basilicata

Matera

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

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

00:59

3.61km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.03 km

Ridola Square

Highlight • Settlement

one of the squares in the center of Matera

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1.13 km

Scenic view of Matera

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Marvellous view

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1.45 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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1.72 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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2.19 km

View of Matera's Sassi

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From this famous panoramic view it is possible to admire the old city as well as the now famous Sassi of Matera.

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2.42 km

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

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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 …

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2.45 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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2.78 km

Sassi of Matera

Highlight • Historical Site

Through a portico made of three round arches, we enter a small terrace dedicated to the Italian painter Luigi Guerricchio, born in Matera. There is a panoramic view of old Matera from here.

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3.61 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.81 km

961 m

552 m

278 m

Surfaces

2.35 km

877 m

376 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

19°C

14°C

92 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

July 8, 2025,Matera 🇮🇹😊

Our destination today was Matera, the city of the Sassi. Once a disgrace to Italy, today a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Matera has been the setting for numerous films, including The Passion of the Christ, James Bond, and Ben-Hur. Matera is the second oldest city in the world, dating back to 7000 BC.

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May 12, 2024,Matera / Basilicata ☺️🇮🇹

Matera is a city in the Basilicata region of southern Italy. Here you will find the Sassi, a complex of cave settlements carved into the rock face. 🇮🇹😎

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