Murgia Materana prehistoric caves and panoramic views of the Sassi
Get ready to live one of the most fascinating experiences of Matera: a walking trip in the heart of the Murgia Materana Park, an extraordinary landscape recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site together with the famous Sassi. After a comfortable transfer from the city center, you will reach the entrance of the park and begin an immersive experience in the nature of Murgia. With a local Hiking Guide you will follow a scenic route through the stories, traditions and curiosities of this unique territory. You will walk along paths overlooking the ravine, among silences, Mediterranean scents and spectacular views. You will visit Paleolithic caves and caves carved into the rock, used over the centuries as dwellings and shelters. You will discover the rock churches, some with traces of frescoes, and stop at panoramic points with views of the Sassi, between Sasso Caveoso, Sasso Barisano and Civita : a perfect setting for unforgettable photos. An ideal tour to live an authentic experience between nature, history and breathtaking views.
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Where this sits in Matera
Matera is about 1 hr 14 min by road from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport. A city carved into a ravine and lived in for nine thousand years, abandoned within living memory and now extraordinary again. Unlike anywhere else in Italy, and worth the detour south it takes to reach.
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