Sasso Barisano
The cave district on the north side of the Sasso, where many caves have been fronted with carved stone facades. Today it is filled with cave hotels, restaurants and craft shops.
Sasso Barisano faces northwest and has gentler terrain. Many of its caves have stone facades with porches and carved decoration, so they look more like ordinary houses. After restoration, this became Matera's liveliest neighborhood, with a concentration of cave hotels, wine bars and pottery workshops. Its signature sight is the rock-cut Church of San Pietro Barisano. Seen from the viewpoints in the upper town at night, the whole cave district glows with lights like a nativity scene. Entry is free, but watch your footing on the steps after dark.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- San Pietro Barisano
- Madonna delle Virtù & San Nicola dei Greci
- Matera Cathedral
- Sassi di Matera
- Casa Noha
- MUSMA
- Belvedere Luigi Guerricchio
- Palombaro Lungo