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

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

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

01:07

3.90km

90m

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: July 30, 2026

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1.22 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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2

1.36 km

Ridola Square

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one of the squares in the center of Matera

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3

1.45 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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1.50 km

Scenic view of Matera

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Marvellous view

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1.85 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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2.09 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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7

2.21 km

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

Highlight • Religious Site

Here are the churches of Santa Maria de Idris and San Giovanni

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2.42 km

Gravina Gorge (Matera)

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Here, several gorges (Gravina) branch off with the most beautiful vegetation in spring.

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3.90 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.36 km

759 m

746 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.35 km

264 m

247 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 1 September

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21°C

29 %

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