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A STRATEGIC POSITION. THE SASSI AND THE MAIN SITES OF INTEREST

THE MAIN SQUARE IN THE OLD TOWN, IN THE PIANO AREA OF MATERA.

THE IDEAL LOCATION

Piazza Vittorio Veneto is the main access point for the Sassi and the main square of the historic centre of Matera.

The meeting point for the city’s streets: elegant Via del Corso with its shop windows and bistros, and the picturesque Via delle Beccherie which leads to the cathedral and offers the most amazing views of the Sassi. A breathtaking landscape feature, towering over the millennial city.

From here you can visit the city’s main sights, as well as exploring the wonderful narrow streets and enjoying the magic of the ancient rioni or neighbourhoods, now famous all over the world.

The main access to the Sasso Barisano starts from Piazza Vittorio Veneto and its adjoining streets.

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You can stroll around and take in the fascination of a Matera with a thousand faces and multiple attractions. You’ll come to the 18th century Via Ridola in the Piano area, with its lovely churches and cafés; you’ll discover Piazza del Sedile, which leads to the magnificent cathedral at the top of the Cività district; you’ll visit museums and unique attractions like the unmissable Matera Underground.

Narrow streets, pretty corners, little squares with incredible views of the Sassi, artisan shops and original bistros for tasty breaks.

This is the starting point for all the best tours of Matera, the city of the Sassi and the third-oldest in the world, with more than ten thousand years of history.