Matera district, Basilicata, Italy

Places to visit near Matera

Matera is a town in Matera district, Basilicata, Italy, home to about 54,891 people. Within 50 km by road there are 131 places to visit — 38 forts & heritage, 32 churches, 32 caves and 10 museums. The must-see places are Palazzo dell'Annunziata (1 km), Palombaro Lungo (1 km) and Castello Tramontano (1 km).

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Matera at a glance

Location
Matera district, Basilicata, Italy
Population
about 54,891
Coordinates
40.6660° N, 16.6046° E
Places within 50 km
131 (28 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Matera

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Matera: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Matera

76 forts & heritage within 100 km of Matera. The closest is Palazzo dell'Annunziata (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Matera

50 churches within 100 km of Matera. The closest is Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Matera

36 caves within 100 km of Matera. The closest is La Grotta Del Brigante Matera (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Matera

15 museums within 100 km of Matera. The closest is Museo Archeologico Nazionale Domenico Ridola (1 km); the best-known is Museo Laboratorio della Civiltà Contadina (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Matera

12 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Matera. The closest is Belvedere di Murgia Timone (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Matera

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Matera. The closest is SIC Valle Basento Ferrandina Scalo (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Matera

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 5 km on the road.

  1. Start in Matera
  2. 1 km Palazzo dell'Annunziata · heritage site, Matera
  3. 1 km Palombaro Lungo · heritage site, Matera
  4. 1 km Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista · church, Matera
  5. 1 km Museo Laboratorio della Civiltà Contadina · museum, Matera
  6. 1 km Castello Tramontano · heritage site, Matera
  7. 0 km Back to Matera

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From travellers near Matera

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How to reach Matera

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    Within 15 km of Matera

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Matera by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3876Palazzo dell'Annunziata (1 km)
    Churches3250Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista (1 km)
    Caves3236La Grotta Del Brigante Matera (1 km)
    Museums1015Museo Archeologico Nazionale Domenico Ridola (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints712Belvedere di Murgia Timone (1 km)
    Other attractions910Casa Cava (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens16SIC Valle Basento Ferrandina Scalo (23 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Lago di San Giuliano (12 km)
    Beaches & coast02Scoglio del Cervaro (82 km)
    Parks01Giardini Peripato (72 km)

    Matera: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Matera?

    Palazzo dell'Annunziata (heritage site, about 1 km), Palombaro Lungo (heritage site, about 1 km), Castello Tramontano (heritage site, about 1 km), Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista (church, about 1 km), Museo Laboratorio della Civiltà Contadina (museum, about 1 km), Cattedrale della Madonna della Bruna e di Sant'Eustachio (church, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Matera?

    131 places on Spotwander: 38 forts & heritage, 32 churches, 32 caves, 10 museums, 7 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Matera?

    Palazzo dell'Annunziata, about 1 km by road; Fontana Ferdinandea (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Matera?

    Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista, about 1 km by road; San Rocco (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Matera?

    La Grotta Del Brigante Matera, about 1 km by road; Antica Casa Grotta (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Matera?

    Start in Matera, visit Palazzo dell'Annunziata, then Palombaro Lungo, then Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista, then Museo Laboratorio della Civiltà Contadina, then Castello Tramontano, and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Matera?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and caves.

    Towns near Matera

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