Matera
~ 2 hours
Easy
Every group
Max 15 people
(you can form multiple groups)
By reservation only
Discover the third oldest city in the world!
This Matera walking tour will let you discover the caves’ city: Matera is considered one of the most ancient cities and settlements in the whole world. Also, the town is considered by many to be the third oldest city in the world after Jericho and Aleppo, with findings dating back to around 10,000 years ago.
Sasso Caveoso, Sasso Barisano and Civita
The city of Matera is divided into Sasso Caveoso and Sasso Barisano; in the middle is the flat area called “Civita”. Crossing the numerous alleys it is possible to admire ever-changing glimpses of Matera.
Sasso Caveoso is made up of houses dug entirely into the rock which develop downwards to encourage the entry of the sun’s rays in winter and keep the summer ones out.
In Sasso Barisano the houses dug into the rock are characterized by an extension towards the outside called “lamione”.
Contrary to appearances, Civita is also very old but, having always been inhabited, it has also been modernized over the years.
The importance of rainwater collection system in Matera
In this area it is possible to see how man and nature have integrated and coexisted for millennia. The rainwater collection system demonstrates the incredible ingenuity of the people of Matera:it is a perfect example of sustainable exploitation of environmental resources. Inside almost all homes there are typical “drop” cisterns for collecting and storing water.
important informations
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2 hours
Max 15 people.
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