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Matera is a picturesque Italian city that is filled with ancient cave dwellings which are remarkably well-preserved. These rock-cut settlements, known as the Sassi, are perched on the edge of a canyon overlooking the Murgia Materana Park (Parco della Murgia Materana<\/em>).<\/p>\n

The Park is filled with amazing things to see, including the spectacular Belvedere Murgia Timone overlook and 100+ ancient Rupestrian churches. These rock churches are carved into the hillside and provide a fascinating look at life during the Early Middle Ages.<\/p>\n

The Sassi of Matera and Park of Rupestrian Churches (Parco delle Chiese Rupestri di Matera<\/em>) are so incredible, in fact, that they were designated as a UNESCO Heritage site in 1993.<\/p>\n

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Murgia Materana Park as viewed from the trailhead. Ancient cave dwellings are visible in the hillside near the top.<\/p><\/div>\n

The easiest way to reach Murgia Materana Park is by means of the Belvedere Murgia Timone Hiking Trail. One of the best hikes in Matera, the trail begins at Porta Pistola on the edge of Matera and descends into the Gravina River Canyon. It then climbs to the Park of Rupestrian Churches on the opposite side.<\/p>\n

The hike also crosses the Ponte Tibetano della Gravina, a Tibetan-style suspension bridge. This swaying pedestrian bridge was constructed in 2015 and is now one of the city’s best-loved tourist attractions in its own right.<\/p>\n

For more details on how to hike the trail from Matera to Belvedere Murgia Timone, as well as tips on finding the Rupestrian churches, read on!<\/p>\n

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Hikers on the Matera to Belvedere Murgia Timone Trail with Matera in the background.<\/p><\/div>\n

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