THE IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE IN THE SECRET HEART OF MATERA

THE FIRST AND ONLY IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE

REVEALING THE HEART AND HISTORY OF MATERA

EXPLORE AN AUTHENTIC HYPOGEUM, THE STUNNING SYSTEM OF CAVES OF THE SASSI NESTLED IN THE HEART OF THE CITY – HERE AN INTEGRATED MULTIMEDIA PROJECTION SYSTEM BRINGS THE ANCIENT AND ASTOUNDING LOCAL CIVILISATION TO LIFE, CAPTIVATING MILLIONS OF VISITORS EVERY YEAR.

IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE RICH HISTORY OF MATERA, UNVEILING THE SECRETS OF THE FAMOUS SASSI CARVED INTO THE ROCKS.

DISCOVER THE LIVES OF FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES LIVING IN THE IMPRESSIVE AND EXPANSIVE 1,000 SQM CAVES OF THE HYPOGEUM. LEARN ABOUT THE INTRICATE SYSTEMS SUPPORTING THE VITAL PRODUCTIONS OF EVERYDAY NECESSITIES, INCLUDING OLIVE OIL, BREAD AND WINE.

MATHERARIUM BRINGS TO LIFE, OVER A THOUSAND YEARS OF CIVILISATION THROUGH MORE THAN 15 PROJECTIONS, ILLUMINATING THE EVOLUTION OF WHAT WE NOW CALL ‘A HOME’.

LET THE 360 DEGREE PROJECTIONS GUIDE YOU THROUGH SECRET PASSAGES AND CORRIDORS IN A PLACE WHERE THE SEA ONCE PREVAILED BEFORE HUMANS, LEAVING BEHIND ITS REMARKABLE DISCOVERIES!

BUY TICKETS

Closed from February 1st to 16th 2025

OPERATING HOURS
Open every day. Nighttime reservation and guided tours available.

DURATION OF EXPERIENCE
35 minutes. Departures every 15 minutes.

TICKETS
Adult: 12 euros
children up to 3 years: free
Children (4 to 10 yo): 8 euros
Students (from 11 yo): 10 euros
Family ticket : 36 euros
Groups: Min. 8 Pax to Max 20 Pax

OPENING HOURS

MONDAY AND THURSDAY
9.30 am – 12.30 am (last entry)

FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
Morning: 9.30 am – 12.15 am (last entry)
Afternoon: 4.00 pm – 7.15 pm (last entry)

CLOSED ON TUESDAY AND WENSDAY

NOTES
Animals are not admitted.
Smoking and e-cigarettes are prohibited.
Strollers are not allowed to enter or can be used only in restricted areas due to the presence of stairs.
Max. Height difference: 10 mt

VISIT GUIDELINES
Visit is not recommended in case of motor disability, heart problems, breathing issues, impaired vision.

Persons with reduced mobility should advise the staff for the feasibility of the visit in some of the areas.

Discover our candle light concerts and the special-events program here.

Bookings for private and corporate events are available.

SIDE EVENTS
Discover our candle light concerts and the special-events program here.

Bookings for private and corporate events are available.

ENTRANCE AND INFO POINT
Via Ridola, 15 – facing the Ridola National Museum.