
Parco Regionale della Murgia Materana
Parco Regionale della Murgia Materana
Matera, Italy
Rugged regional park featuring churches carved out of caves & cliffs, one with 8th-c. frescoes.
Last updated: February 11, 2026
Overview
Rugged regional park featuring churches carved out of caves & cliffs, one with 8th-c. frescoes.
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**★★★★★ rating wu — a month ago
Amazing place, highly recommand.
**★★★★★ Roaming Rosie — 3 months ago
During my research I found a photo that was taken from the inside of a cave located in Parco Regionale della Murgia, Materna. I became obsessed with getting my own photo. It wasnt easy. My son-in-law escorted me on the short but steep hike to one of the many caves. I was very proud of the results but realized this was no trek to be taken lightly. At 70 years old and in great shape I managed to lie on my back for the shot (see silhoutee of my legs. The photo of the outside of the cave from taken














