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Sasso Barisano
Matera's northwestern cave quarter: rock churches, cave hotels and canyon viewpoints, with verified ticket prices.
Matera Areas And Neighbourhoods
Matera splits into two ancient cave districts, Sasso Caveoso and Sasso Barisano, plus the plateau town above them and the Murgia park across the gorge. Each area rewards a different pace, from rock churches to panoramic terraces.
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Sasso Caveoso
The canyon-facing half of the Sassi: rock churches, a furnished cave house and the Murgia views.
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Civita Matera
The ridge between the two Sassi: Cathedral, palazzi, museums and the best walking routes through historic Matera.
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Matera Centro
The flat Piano above the Sassi: museums, squares, tickets, ZTL rules and the best times for Matera Centro.