Cave Complex

San Giorgio
al Paradiso

An extraordinary underground journey through the history of the Sassi

#3 of 343 attractions in Matera
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Where We Are

San Giorgio al Paradiso

On Via Sette Dolori, in the heart of Sasso Barisano, just steps from Piazza del Sedile and the Conservatory.

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Ideal for groups, agencies, guides and guests looking for a dedicated visit to a unique place in the Sassi.

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2026 Visits Checking hours

April – October

Every day

10:30 AM – 5:30 PM

At other times, opening is available on request, for groups, agencies and organized tours.

Sasso Barisano · Matera

Audio guide included

A self-guided, immersive, multilingual experience

Over 400 sqm of underground chambers to explore at your own pace with a free audio guide on your smartphone, available in ten languages to accompany every visitor through the complex.

Carved in Rock From an ancient cave to a rock-hewn church, from an oil press to a 17th-century wine cellar: each room preserves a transformation, each passage tells the story of an era. The transformations

Water and Stone Six cisterns to explore across multiple levels, channels carved into the rock, and the striking statue of Saint George — a testament to the ingenuity and symbolic power of this place. Explore the cisterns

The Houses and the Courtyard The route opens into the ancient neighbourhood, where the visit meets the living memory of the Matera community and the everyday rhythm of the Sassi. The cave dwelling

Visitor information

Educational programmes, group visits and itineraries to deepen your experience of the Sassi di Matera.

For groups, schools, agencies and visitors looking for an organised visit or a tailored itinerary, please get in touch with us directly.

Sasso Barisano · Via Sette Dolori · Matera

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