Piazza Vittorio Veneto
Matera's main square and gateway to the Sassi. Features the Fontana Ferdinandea fountain (1832), Tre Archi (Belvedere) viewpoint overlooking Sasso Barisano, and underground historic sites including the Palombaro Lungo cistern.
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Prices verified: Jan 17, 2026Entrance Fee
FreeFree (underground attractions may require tickets)
Best Time to Visit
Start your Sassi exploration here. Morning for the underground sites, evening for the lively cafe atmosphere. The Tre Archi viewpoint offers great sunset views over Sasso Barisano.
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Under Piazza Vittorio Veneto lie several archaeological sites: the Palombaro Lungo cistern (one of Italy's largest), ancient snow storage rooms, remains of a tower from Tramontano Castle, and the 9th-century Church of the Holy Spirit.
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