Matera in two days: what to see

Matera is a city to be explored slowly. Not just to visit. In two days, you can experience the best of the city without rushing, alternating iconic places, quiet glimpses, and small moments that are hard to forget. Day 1 – The Sassi and the most cinematic side of Matera Morning is the best time […]

The Crypt of Original Sin

The Crypt of Original Sin is one of the most important places in the Matera rock area, but also one of the least immediately accessible compared to the classic routes in the Sassi. It is located outside the city center, along the slope of the Gravina, and preserves a cycle of early medieval frescoes that […]

An open-air film set

Matera has a very strong relationship with cinema because it offers something that few cities possess: a layered, recognizable, and visually powerful urban landscape. The Sassi, with their houses carved into the rock, their stairways, narrow alleys, and unexpected views, allow directors to work on depth, perspective, and light contrasts without having to build artificial […]

Matera bread: the shape of time

Matera bread is not just a simple baked product. It is one of the most recognizable elements of the local food culture, linked to the city’s peasant history and the daily relationship with community ovens. Its shape is tall, irregular, almost sculpted. The crust is thick and golden, while the crumb remains compact, fragrant and […]