The Duomo is the heart of Matera. They've been working on restoring it for the last 15+ years. As an added bonus, in front of the Duomo, there is a place where you can look out over the entire Sassi! Great place for a photo...More

Set in the lovely old Cathedral Square this cathedral is magnificent. A visit is a a 'must'. Amazing how much religious opulence there is amongst so much poverty. I guess that is the case in most of Southern Europe.

The Duomo is up a slope which isn’t too steep but there are steps to climb to go into the Cathedral. Free entry and lots of amazing ceilings etc. Good views outside and well worth a 20-30 minute visit.

The piazza is fine, nothing special. It's the cathedral which is absolutely amazing inside and definitely worth a visit. Mind you, some unsavoury characters beg on the doorsteps.

This is probably the most active and slightly closer of the churches along the area of Sassi di Matera. Its nice to see that it is still so frequently used and active. There is an area to take in the views from this area as...More

The Duomo is worth visiting. It is in excellent condition. I particularly liked the stained glass windows.

After visiting the renovated Duomo you can enjoy an aperitif in a nearby bar with soft jazz music and a nice view