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Sassi of Matera – Vittorio Veneto Square loop from Matera Centrale

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Sassi of Matera – Vittorio Veneto Square loop from Matera Centrale

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4.6

(9)

55

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Sassi of Matera – Vittorio Veneto Square loop from Matera Centrale

01:14

4.41km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 25, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

1.11 km

Matera Cathedral (Cathedral of the Madonna of the Bruna and Saint Eustace)

Highlight • Religious Site

The cathedral towers high above the city - actually visible from everywhere.

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2

1.36 km

Filming Location of 'The Passion of the Christ' in Matera

Highlight • Historical Site

Scenes from Hollywood star Mel Gipson's film "The Passion of the Christ" were filmed in this sloping area of Matera.

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3

1.52 km

Monterrone Rock and the Churches of Santa Maria de Idris and San Giovanni

Highlight • Religious Site

Here are the churches of Santa Maria de Idris and San Giovanni

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4

2.05 km

Sassi of Matera

Highlight • Historical Site

Through a portico made of three round arches, we enter a small terrace dedicated to the Italian painter Luigi Guerricchio, born in Matera. There is a panoramic view of old Matera from here.

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5

2.35 km

Vittorio Veneto Square

Highlight • Settlement

Main square of Matera. It overlooks Palazzo Lanfranchi, has a spectacular panoramic point on the Sassi and is the access to the Palombaro Lungo ancient underground cistern for the accumulation …

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6

2.40 km

Matera Town Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

public interest

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7

2.85 km

View of Matera

Highlight • Viewpoint

View over the historic old town

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8

3.04 km

View of the Gravina di Matera

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view of the ravines of Matera

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4.41 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.32 km

1.27 km

534 m

278 m

Surfaces

2.83 km

848 m

729 m

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Wednesday 15 July

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Comments

May 1, 2026,Matera - Sasso Barisano

Matera - UNESCO World Heritage Site - an absolutely fascinating city with dreamlike views again and again. The pictures speak for themselves!

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