Murgia National Park (Parco della Murgia Materana)
Matera, Italy
1 ticket option available · from $11.63
Tours, passes & combos at Murgia National Park (Parco della Murgia Materana)
Skip-the-line, guided tours, city passes and combo tickets — priced higher because they bundle extras beyond standard entry.
| Seller | Option | Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parco Regionale della Murgia Materana Official | Motorhome site per day at Masseria Radogna. Includes water, | $11.63 | View |
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- Type
- Park in Italy
Visitor information
- Address: 75100 Matera, Province of Matera, Italy
- Phone: +39 0835 336166
- Official website: http://www.parcomurgia.it/
People also ask
Why was Matera called the shame of Italy?
For much of the 20th century, Matera faced economic challenges and social issues. The wonderous Sassi districts we explore today were once dominated by poverty and overcrowding which led to unsanitary living conditions and Matera being labelled the "shame of Italy" for some time.
Do people still live in the caves of Matera?
However, people continued to live in the Sassi, and according to the English Fodor's guide: Matera is the only place in the world where people can boast to be still living in the same houses of their ancestors of 9,000 years ago.
What is the parco della Murgia?
- Murgia Materana - park) stretches out across 8.000 hectares and it's located partly on a rocky plateau and partly on one side of the canyon created by the Gravina stream. Because of the breathtaking view it offers, the Parco della Murgia Materana is listed as a UNESCO World heritage site, along with the Sassi.
What is so special about Matera, Italy?
Known for its ancient habitations literally set in stone, the sassi, and for its rupestrian churches, Matera is an undisputably fascinating city. Appreciated by tourists from all over the world, this town in historic Lucania is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.