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Grotte del Casale

Location

In the heart of the ancient Sassi district, an extraordinary place to explore the wonders of Matera.

The neighbourhood

Grotte del Casale is located in a typical area of the Sassi, a neighbourhood where multiple families traditionally shared living space.

The houses, set in excavated or partially built caves, overlooked a small square which provided shared outdoor space for the residents.

Activities, information and key life events were experienced together, in a sort of large family.

A stay in these ancient residences, now renovated for modern comfort, gives visitors a taste of life in the past.

The slow pace of life and hospitality in this area, the warmth of the weather and the local people. Not far from the city centre with all its hustle and bustle and its nightlife, this is a genuine cult destination for visitors to Matera.

Between the two Sassi

We’re located between the two historic districts of the Sassi di Matera, set between Sasso Barisano, facing Bari, and Sasso Caveoso on the opposite side, overlooking Montescaglioso.

An extraordinary place in the heart of this ancient and timeless city, where you can enjoy the magic of the Sassi and the majesty of the Regional Park of the Rock Churches of Matera.

Explore ancient Matera and experience a wonderful journey between past and present.

Apartments in typical caves

The Sassi cave dwellings are the real reason to visit Matera.

Ancient homes carved into the rock, first by natural erosion, then by the hand of man and finally with partial construction using local materials: the result is a unique architecture whose charm lies precisely in its asymmetrical arrangement.

Staying in these places is an extraordinary experience, difficult to describe.

Waking up in an ancient cave with views of the Murgia natural park and marvelling at the sunrise in one of the oldest places of human settlement is true poetry for anyone wanting to take home an indelible memory of Matera.

The apartments

About Us

Some review excerpts from our visitors’ book.
We’re delighted to have immediately received appreciation for Grotte del Casale, its location and our hospitality.

Accoglienza eccezionale e posizione perfetta. Matera è a dir poco straordinaria! Aspettative superate in pieno. Ho vissuto giorni fantastici in uno dei luoghi più magici dei Sassi.

Vittorio Giustizieri

Sembra di vivere un sogno, un altro tempo e un altro mondo. Matera è magica e questa grotta ti fa assaporare il sapore della sua storia infinita! Qui sei al centro dei Sassi, di Matera… e forse del mondo!

Marco Terrosi

Se vuoi vivere Matera devi dormire nei Sassi! E questo è stato per me strabiliante. Ho inaugurato la grotta! Posizione straordinaria e Luca è un super oste! Top!

Giorgio Tintin

Un luogo fantastico in cui si respira Matera. Pur conservando intatta la struttura della “grotta” ha invece tutti i comfort necessari per un soggiorno da ricordare per sempre!

Lucia Fiore