Belvedere Murgia Timone
Matera, Italy
The viewpoint facing the Sassi of Matera across the ravine, with rock churches in the park around it. A steep path and a suspension bridge link it with the town.
The Belvedere Murgia Timone stands on the edge of the gorge opposite Matera’s old town and, according to italia.it, offers the finest view of the Sassi. It is part of the Archaeological Park of the Rupestrian Churches in the Parco della Murgia Materana. Along the way you pass a Neolithic village and the church of San Falcione, which dates from the 9th century; below the viewpoint lies the frescoed cave church of Madonna delle Tre Porte.
You can drive there or follow footpath no. 406, which starts at Piazza Vittorio Veneto, descends by steps to the Porta Pistola and into the gorge, and crosses to the far side on a wooden bridge. The light is loveliest early in the morning, when the sun strikes the town from the east, and at sunset.
- Nearest town
- Matera, Italy
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 40.6667, 16.6180
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Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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FAQs
Where is Belvedere Murgia Timone?
Belvedere Murgia Timone is in Matera, Italy, at GPS 40.6667, 16.6180. It is about 12 km from Montescaglioso.
Can you camp near Belvedere Murgia Timone?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Area Camper Masseria Radogna, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 13 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Belvedere Murgia Timone?
Belvedere Murgia Timone is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Basilicata: Matera, ghost towns and the Lucanian Dolomites.
What is there to see near Belvedere Murgia Timone?
Places worth a stop nearby: Sassi di Matera (1 km), Gravina aqueduct bridge (24 km), Pulo di Altamura (26 km) and Craco ghost town (35 km).
When is the best time to visit Belvedere Murgia Timone?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)