The Sassi di Matera are two districts of the Italian city of Matera, well-known for their ancient cave dwellings inhabited since over 7,000 (!) years. Called once the ‘Shame of Italy it is, after significant investment, now a popular tourist destination. It was in 2019 the European Capital of Culture and the location of Mel Gibson's "Passion of Christ" and the latest Bond film.

"Matera Cathedral" is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Matera, Basilicata, Italy. It is dedicated to the Virgin Mary under the designation of the Madonna della Bruna and to Saint Eustace. Formerly the seat of the Bishops, later Archbishops, of Matera, it is now the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Matera-Irsina.

The Murgia Materana Park, located between Matera and Montescaglioso in Basilicata, is a spectacular Italian landscape that beautifully encapsulates the ancient relationship between man and nature. Established in 1990, it features ravines, caves, and over 150 rock churches, showing the significant historical and cultural evolution from prehistoric times through the early Middle Ages. Among them are the Church of San Falcione with a beautiful fresco depicting “the presentation of Jesus at the temple” and church of Madonna delle Tre Porte, dating back to the 12th century, with frescos of great artistic and historical value. (located close to Matera in the "Park of Rock Churches") Notable are also San Leonardo, San Giacomo, Cappuccino vecchio and Santa Cesarea. The parks diverse flora and fauna, with approximately 1,200 botanical species and varied wildlife, make it an exceptional natural treasure.

The "Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista" is a Roman Catholic church dating to the 13th and 18th centuries, located in Matera in the Italian region of Basilicata, and dedicated to Saint John the Baptist. Like the Duomo, the church is an important example of architecture.

The "Church of Santa Maria di Idris," also known as "Santa Maria de Idris" or "Madonna de Idris," is located in Matera, within the Sassi. It is a rock-hewn church, meaning it is carved into the rock.

The "Crypt of the Original Sin" is a rock church in Matera: for its cycle of frescoes, it is referred to as the "Sistine Chapel of rock churches."

The "Church of San Francesco d'Assisi" is a Catholic place of worship in Matera, designed in Baroque style, located in the central Piazza San Francesco.

"Castello Tramontano" is a 16th-century fortification situated on Lapellio Hill, above the historical city of Matera with in the Basilicata Administrative Region. It was built to control the local population.

The "Museo nazionale d'arte medievale e moderna della Basilicata" is an art museum located inside the building "Palazzo Lanfranchi", which is located in "Piazzetta Pascoli", in the Historic Centre of Matera Basilicata, Italy. In front of the entrance, a sculpture by artist Kengiro Azuma titled "La Goccia" is exhibited.[https://www.beniculturali.it/mibac/opencms/MiBAC/sito-MiBAC/Luogo/MibacUnif/Luoghi-della-Cultura/visualizza_asset.html?id=156338&pagename=157031 Museo nazionale d'arte medievale e moderna della Basilicata - Palazzo Lanfranchi] Ministero per i beni e le attività culturali

The "Church of Purgatory" is a baroque-style place of worship located on Via Ridola in the city of Matera.

The "sanctuary of Santa Maria di Picciano" is a place of worship located near the city of Matera. It stands on a hill at 440 m, straddling the regions of Basilicata and Puglia, between the valley of the Bradano River and the Murge plateau.

The "complex of Sant'Agostino," consisting of the church and the convent, is a place of worship dating back to the late 16th century located in the city of Matera, specifically in the Sassi districts.

"Santa Lucia alle Malve" is a rock church located near the Sasso Caveoso in Matera, attached to a Benedictine female monastery dating back to the 11th century.

The Church of San Pietro Caveoso, a notable sight in Matera, dates back to the 12th century, embodying a significant part of the city's rupestrian heritage. Its facade, adorned with three portals topped by niches housing statues of the Madonna della Misericordia, Saint Paul, and Saint Peter, reflects a baroque influence. The church's interior reveals 15th- and 16th-century frescoes, a central nave concealed by a wooden false ceiling, and an 18th-century altar with a wooden polyptych from 1540. Despite its plundering during the 1960s and '70s when Matera faced abandonment, the church stands as a testament to the city's resilience. Recently, it has undergone consolidation to preserve its structure and historical significance.

The "Museo-laboratorio della Civiltà Contadina" is an ethno-anthropological museum of Matera, situated in the ancient Sassi district. It was founded by Donato Cascione and is managed by the homonym cultural association.

The "MUSMA" is an Italian museum located in Matera and dedicated to sculpture. It was inaugurated in 2006 and is housed in the Palazzo Pomarici, on the highest part of the Sassi district.

The "Church of San Rocco," built in 1348, is an ancient rock church in Matera.

The "Church of Santa Lucia," also known as "Church of Santa Lucia alla Fontana" and "Church of Santa Lucia and Sant'Agata alla Fontana," is a rectory church in Matera, Basilicata. The temple belongs to the Archdiocese of Matera-Irsina and dates back to the 18th century.

The "sanctuary of Santa Maria della Palomba" is a place of worship located near the city of Matera.

"Palazzo Malvinni Malvezzi" is a ducal palace located among the ancient Sassi of Matera, in today's Piazza Duomo. It takes its name from the Malvinni, Melvindi, Malvindi, or Malvezzi family, who inhabited it from the 15th century until the 1960s. The complex is spread over three levels, resulting from various expansions over the centuries. It is currently owned by the Provincial Administration of Matera.

The "Sedile Palace," located in the square of the same name, represents the focal point of the cultural and administrative life of the city of Matera.

The "former hospital of San Rocco" is a building in Matera, located in Piazza San Giovanni.

The "rock churches" of the Matera area, primarily founded in the Early Middle Ages, are buildings carved into the rock. Initially created as religious structures, over time they underwent various transformations of use, becoming homes or shelters for animals. They are an important testimony to the presence of communities of Benedictine, Lombard, and Byzantine monks.

The "Church of San Domenico" is a Romanesque-style place of worship that is part of a 13th-century monastery located in the central Piazza Vittorio Veneto of the city of Matera.

One of the best views in and around Matera. The viewpoint is located in the Murgia Materana Park (Park of Rock churches) across a deep gorge from the Sassi de Matera. With its spectacular panoramic view of Matera a visit is highly recommended. It is best enjoyed at sunrise or sunset when the light casts enchanting colors over the landscape.

The church of the Madonna delle Tre Porte is so called because it is believed to have had three entrances carved into the rock. The sanctuary is a precious monument of underground art and history. Today this rock church reveals two naves adorned with ancient graffiti crosses and notable frescoes spanning from the 12th to the 17th century. Highlights include the Annunciation and a vividly painted Madonna of the Pomegranate, symbolizing life. The main apse is frescoed with a Deesis of Christ, with the Virgin and Saint John the Baptist kneeling at the sides. In the left nave, above the ambo, the Annunciation and a Madonna enthroned with Child are visible. The last fresco depicts the scene of the Crucifixion.

The "Palazzo dell'Annunziata" is a historical building in Matera, Italy.

The "Madonna della Croce" is a rock church located in the Murgia Materana, on the opposite side of the Gravina stream, compared to the Sassi di Matera.

The "Domenico Ridola National Archaeological Museum" is an Italian state museum, located in the former convent of Santa Chiara in Matera, and is one of the two locations of the current National Museum of Matera.

The "Egidio Romualdo Duni Conservatory," founded by Nino Rota, is part of the Italian institutions of higher artistic, musical, and dance education, located in the Palazzo del Sedile in Matera. It is dedicated to the eponymous composer from Matera, to whom the Duni cinema theater has also been dedicated.

The ancient crypt dedicated to "San Giovanni da Matera" is located in Matera and is one of the many rock churches carved into the stone.

The "Saracen Village" is a rock complex located in the Murgia Materana Park, about 6 km to the South-Southeast of Matera.

"Lago di San Giuliano" is a lake in the Basilicata region of southern Italy. The lake is located entirely within the province of Matera. It is southwest of Matera, east of Grottole, and north of Miglionico. The Bradano flows into the lake from the northwest and flows out of the lake to the southeast.

The "Cineteatro Duni" is a theater in Matera. It is named after Egidio Romualdo Duni, an 18th-century composer from Matera. It is the largest theater with the most seating in the Basilicata region.

"Palazzo Ridola" is located at the beginning of Via Duomo, on the left side, opposite the tower that became Palazzo Vizziello. The first palatial residence had its entrance from Via Tre Corone. The structure had two levels: the residence of the Ridola family, which established itself in the second half of the 18th century, and a terrace decorated with statues that was demolished in 1860 as part of the expansion works of the palace, carried out with great skill, after which the entrance was moved to Via Duomo.