A different way of walking in the Murgia Natural Park of Matera, with an expert guide. Enjoy the sunset breathtaking view of the Sassi di Matera and the nocturnal landscape. The area is well known for its famous rock churches, which for centuries have made the gorge a unique and spiritual place, an ancient meeting place of nature and devotion. But the plateau has much older traces, dating back to prehistoric times. There are Neolithic settlements and tombs dating back to several thousand years before Christ. Starting from Jazzo Gattini, just a few minutes from Matera, a 2-hours itinerary leads to the discovery of the rock churches carved into the side of the Matera ravine. You can learn about the naturalistic and landscape aspects and take the perfect photo of Matera from the other side of the ravine. The itinerary continues with a visit to two different rock churches, normally inaccessible without a guide, for example San falcione and Madonna delle tre Porte, where the main architectural and artistic features will be explained.
Culture and nature come together in a tour that becomes even more exciting at sunset. An easy walk to enjoy a different and stimulating experience, recommended for those who want to see Matera from a different perspective. Open your eyes, turn off your mobile phone and let yourself be enchanted by the Murgia at night in a timeless atmosphere: sunset does not automatically mean that it is time to end the hike.
Hiking at night has its specific charm and offers a completely new perspective of the route, which you thought had nothing to surprise you with. A beautiful night sky, where you will see much more than what you are used to from the city. Hiking at night does not require extra specific equipment, but maybe you will need an headlamp, only where strictly necessary. It can also be interesting to time your hike to the full moon, which will give you extra light, so you won't have to use your headlamp so intensely. Also, if you allow your eyes to adjust to the night, you may find that you will hardly need the headlamp during the full moon.