If you have chosen to stay in the holiday home La Cava in Barisano Suite Matera, you are in a privileged position to discover the wonders of this city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Around your accommodation, in fact, you can find several attractions that will make you fall in love with Matera and its thousand-year history. Here are some of the things you can see and do:
• Visit the rock church of San Pietro Barisano, the largest among the churches carved into the rock of Matera. Here you can admire the medieval frescoes, the wooden high altar and the evocative Putridarium, where the corpses of monks were drained.
• Explore the Dedalo Museum of Greek Mythology, where you can discover the legends and stories of the ancient Greek gods and heroes, through works of art, archaeological finds and scenic reconstructions2.
• Admire the Sassi in Miniatura, a collection of models that faithfully reproduce the cave houses, the rock churches and the landscapes of Matera. An original way to learn about the history and culture of this city.
• Stroll through the historic center of Matera, where you can find other interesting monuments, such as the Convent of Sant'Agostino, the Church of Madonna delle Virtù, the Cathedral and the Museum of Contemporary Sculpture4.
• Enjoy the panorama of the Sassi from the Belvedere, an observation point that offers you a breathtaking view on this heritage of humanity5.
These are just some of the attractions that you can find around La Cava in the Barisano Suite. Matera is a city rich in history, art and beauty that will leave you breathless.