{"id":11157,"date":"2020-02-24T10:00:40","date_gmt":"2020-02-24T09:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogitalo.sitebysite.it\/uncategorized\/weekend-a-matera-cosa-vedere-e-fare-in-due-giorni"},"modified":"2025-09-29T15:52:20","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T13:52:20","slug":"weekend-in-matera-what-to-see-and-do-in-two-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/en\/travel-ideas\/weekend-in-matera-what-to-see-and-do-in-two-days\/","title":{"rendered":"A weekend in Matera? Here&#8217;s what to see and do in two days"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>From relatively unknown tourist destination to <strong>European Capital of Culture 2019: <\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Matera&#8217;s<\/strong> recent emergence has been truly incredible. The redevelopment that began in the 1950s, and the subsequent restoration of monuments and housing, have led Matera to be a <strong>unique place in the world<\/strong>, full of amazing beauty that the whole world envies us.<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s why organizing a<strong> weekend in Matera<\/strong>, in any season, is always a great idea! History, art, and nature \u2013 here in particular are the <strong>ten attractions <\/strong>you cannot miss.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1803\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1803\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1803\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/chiesa-nella-roccia-sassi-di-matera-\u00a9-Vee13vr-via-Wikimedia.jpg\" alt=\"chiesa nella roccia sassi di matera \u00a9 Vee13vr via Wikimedia\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/chiesa-nella-roccia-sassi-di-matera-\u00a9-Vee13vr-via-Wikimedia.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/chiesa-nella-roccia-sassi-di-matera-\u00a9-Vee13vr-via-Wikimedia-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/chiesa-nella-roccia-sassi-di-matera-\u00a9-Vee13vr-via-Wikimedia-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1803\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9 Vee13vr via Wikimedia<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Let&#8217;s start with the Piano and the Civita<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, it may sound unusual, but the first stop we want to propose is outside the area of the legendary Sassi. The <strong>Piano <\/strong>is Matera&#8217;s modern downtown, a place rich in <strong>palazzi and churches <\/strong>constructed from the 17th century onward. The adjacent <strong>Civita <\/strong>is a natural fortress, one of the oldest settlement centers in the city.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Cathedral of Matera, a sight to see<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Right in the Civita, you can&#8217;t miss the <strong>Cathedral dedicated to Our Lady of Bruna and St. Eustace<\/strong>: erected in 1270 in Apulian-Romanesque style, it features valuable medieval frescoes and is the protagonist of fascinating local legends.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Visit Matera in two days: Casa Grotta \u2013 the Cave House<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Let&#8217;s move on to one of the symbols of Matera, the <strong>Casa Grotta di Vico Solitario<\/strong>, in the Sasso Caveoso: <strong>a house museum<\/strong> still furnished in the style of the time, with utensils and objects that will project you into the daily life of the inhabitants of the neighborhood. You can see the hearth with the kitchen, dining room, bedrooms, and the stable where the mule was kept. An essential attraction if you plan <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/en\/travel-ideas\/visit-matera-with-kids\"><u>to visit Matera with children<\/u><\/a>!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Matera \u2013 the Casa Cava <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Once a typical Matera dwelling, the <strong>Casa Cava<\/strong> now houses a <strong>theater carved out of the rock in <\/strong>the rear: if you&#8217;re lucky enough to attend a performance, the acoustics will astonish you!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Belvedere of Santa Maria de Idris<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>What is most astonishing about Matera is the sweeping townscape of myriad tufa houses that look like a giant, striking <strong>nativity scene<\/strong>: one of the best spots to enjoy this spectacle is the beautiful <strong>church of Santa Maria de Idris<\/strong> located in the Sasso Caveoso. While you are there, do not miss the opportunity to visit its interiors too, you will find white walls embellished with lively <strong>cave frescoes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>A weekend in Matera, stop at the Murgia Park<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Matera&#8217;s natural surroundings are truly enchanting: don&#8217;t miss the opportunity for a hike in <strong>the Murgia Materana Park<\/strong> to wander the nature trails among the fauna, flora, and rock caves. Because of its unique landscape features, several films have been shot here, including Mel Gibson&#8217;s &#8220;The Passion&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1324\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/matera-capitale-europea-della-cultura-parco-della-murgia-materana.jpg\" alt=\"matera capitale europea della cultura 2019 parco della murgia materana\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/matera-capitale-europea-della-cultura-parco-della-murgia-materana.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/matera-capitale-europea-della-cultura-parco-della-murgia-materana-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/matera-capitale-europea-della-cultura-parco-della-murgia-materana-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Casa Noha \u2013 a sight for a weekend in Matera<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Also <strong>Casa Noha <\/strong>is an dwelling in Matera, the first FAI national trust heritage site in Basilicata. Inside, you can view a multimedia screening that illustrates the thousand-year history of the place and the customs and traditions of its inhabitants.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Shopping and crafts \u2013 souvenirs from Matera<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In addition to looking around, take advantage of your weekend <a class=\"ntrad-eng\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/italia-da-mangiare\/mangiare-in-trattoria-a-matera\"><u>to eat in a trattoria in Matera<\/u><\/a> and to buy the best of typical <a class=\"ntrad-eng\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/idee-di-viaggio\/artigianato-tipico-matera\"><u>Matera handicrafts<\/u><\/a>: small <strong>tufa<\/strong> objects, <strong>&#8220;Cucc\u00f9&#8221; whistles<\/strong>, as well as delicacies such as <strong>peperoni cruschi, jams<\/strong>, and typical wood-fired oven-baked <strong>bread<\/strong>. All great souvenirs!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2343\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2343\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2343\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/artigianato-tipico-matera-pupe-il-bottegaccio.jpg\" alt=\"artigianato tipico matera pupe il bottegaccio\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/artigianato-tipico-matera-pupe-il-bottegaccio.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/artigianato-tipico-matera-pupe-il-bottegaccio-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/artigianato-tipico-matera-pupe-il-bottegaccio-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2343\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9 Il Bottegaccio<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>The Palombaro Lungo in Matera<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You can visit this very large underground cistern underneath the central Vittorio Veneto Square; the <strong>Palombaro Lungo <\/strong>is fascinating because it was dug entirely by hand and used to collect rain and spring water. You cannot miss a look at this <strong>\u201cWater Cathedral\u201d<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>A sight you must visit in Matera: the Musma<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Last stop at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.musma.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Musma &#8211; The Museum of Contemporary Sculpture<\/u><\/a>, the world&#8217;s only <strong>underground museum <\/strong>housed in the striking <strong>Palazzo Pomarici <\/strong>and surrounding caves: here you can admire the unique blend of modern sculpture and ancient man-made settings \u2013 a remarkable experience.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What to see on a weekend in Matera <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>So, have we convinced you to <strong>take a two-day tour of Matera? <\/strong>Here are the top <strong>ten <\/strong>attractions in Matera that you can&#8217;t miss:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The Piano and Civita<\/li>\n<li>The Cathedral<\/li>\n<li>Casa Grotta<\/li>\n<li>Casa Cava<\/li>\n<li>The Belvedere of Santa Maria de Idris<\/li>\n<li>The Murgia Park<\/li>\n<li>Casa Noha<\/li>\n<li>The quaint typical craft shops<\/li>\n<li>The Palombaro Lungo<\/li>\n<li>The Musma Museum<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>To Matera with Italo<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You\u2019re ready to go! The best way to reach the city of the Sassi is to take an <a href=\" https:\/\/www.italotreno.com\/en\/destinations-timetable\/naples-tickets\"><u>Italo high-speed train to Naples Afragola<\/u><\/a> and from there continue by <a href=\" https:\/\/www.italotreno.com\/en\/destinations-timetable\/new-connections\"><u>bus to Matera<\/u><\/a>: with <strong>Itabus<\/strong> you travel in comfort and without stress!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ten must-see stops for a splendid weekend in Matera: from the Sassi to the Murgia Park, with museums and shopping \u2013 visit it with us!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9709,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[169],"tags":[343,234,341,224,232,288],"class_list":["post-11157","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel-ideas","tag-2-day-itineraries","tag-best-itineraries-in-italy","tag-best-weekend-itineraries-in-italy","tag-itabus","tag-matera","tag-weekend"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>A weekend in Matera? 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