Matera belongs not only to the ancient world of stone, rock churches, and historic districts carved into tuff rock. Alongside the millennia-old city, suspended between rural memory and Mediterranean layers of history, there is also a Matera capable of embracing the language of contemporary art with surprising naturalness. MUSMA, the Museum of Contemporary Sculpture, represents one of its finest expressions: not merely an exhibition space, but a place where the ancient materiality of the Sassi enters into dialogue with the sculptural research of the 20th century and the present day.
How to experience Matera with VRetreats: art, charm, and Palazzo Gattini
A trip to Matera dedicated to art and beauty finds its natural completion with a stay at Palazzo Gattini, the VRetreats property overlooking Piazza Duomo, in the city's most prestigious district. The hotel interprets Matera’s charm through the language of luxury hospitality: refined interiors, elegant rooms and suites, the atmosphere of an ancient aristocratic residence, and a privileged location for reaching the Sassi, the Cathedral, and the city’s main cultural landmarks.
After visiting MUSMA, Palazzo Gattini allows guests to continue the experience through the same symbolic material that defines the city: stone. The SPA, created within evocative spaces carved from ancient cavities and dedicated wellness areas, adds an intimate and rejuvenating dimension to the stay. The culinary offering, inspired by the flavors of Basilicata, completes an itinerary where art, architecture, and hospitality come together to create an image of Matera that is elegant, profound, and fully contemporary.