What to do near Matera, MT

Pisticci

Stories of resilience and courage suspended between the land and sky of Lucania

Badlands between Aliano and Craco

The Lucanian badlands is a barren and fascinating area because it has been eroded by wind and sun but emerged from the sea. It looks like a lunar setting and is the subject of study and the setting for films.

Colobraro and the evil eye

A small village perched on the mountain of the same name, Colobraro has sparked curious rumors made up of jinx, magic and evil eye. But don't be fooled: of magic here, there is only the beauty of the village!

Bishop's Palace of Tricarico

Tricarico is a bishopric: in the past it has counted bishops now Venerable. The Bishop's Palace now houses the Diocesan Museum, custodian of valuable works from the countries of the Diocese.

Gallipoli Cognato Park

Forest of beech and oak trees, with fairy-tale nature trails spread over 5 municipalities. Among the most valuable experiences are the Flight of the Angel and a visit to Lucania's little Stonehenge.

MIB, Immersive Museum of the Bruna

Legends, traditions and technology

Saracen Gate and Tower

Remnants of Tricarico's west boundary wall with attached watchtower delineate the characteristic neighborhood whose narrow streets tell of the Saracen invasion.

Archaeological Museum of Tricarico

Some rooms of the Ducal Palace house the Archaeological Museum, where the remains of excavations from the Tricarico, Civita and Collina Materana areas with valuable works are located.

Carmelite Church and Convent

Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Tricarico's patron saint, and adjoining Convent, come alive during the rites of her feast day, when the Church remains open and the frescoes of Ferro can be admired.

Rocco Scotellaro

Rocco Scotellaro, mayor poet of peasant freedom. He left many writings, but above all, he left an indelible imprint in the hearts of his countrymen.

The Saracen Gardens of Tricarico

Terraced vegetable gardens of Arab derivation are located in a basin below the village. Characteristic for their rainwater collection system, vegetables, including fragrant celery, are grown there.

The beautiful village of Tricarico

It is a town in the hills of Matera rich in history, culture and traditions; it has undergone Arab, Norman and Saracen invasions and preserves traces of them in its alleys and monuments.