Murgia Park with Rock Churches guided tour from Matera in Italian

Discover the wild and fascinating landscape surrounding Matera on a guided tour of the Murgia Materana Park. You'll travel to the Murgia plateau, facing the ancient Sassi across the dramatic Gravina canyon.Explore a landscape shaped by nature and human presence over thousands of years. Walk among prehistoric caves, ancient rock settlements and places of worship carved directly into the limestone while learning about the history, geology and traditions of the area.Visit fascinating rock-cut sites and discover how shepherds, monks and local communities used this extraordinary landscape throughout the centuries. One of the highlights of the experience is the breathtaking view of the Sassi of Matera from the opposite side of the Gravina, one of the most spectacular panoramas of the city. At the end of the tour, you'll return to Matera.