Casa Noha — Attraction in Matera

The house is really hard to find. We had been searching for an hour to find it. And in the burning sun it was quite an experience. But our struggle was worth it. The staff were amazing, they were nice, friendly. And they spoke English very well (from experience during my stay, we struggled because of language barrier in many places so it was a happy relief :) ). The Casa Noha isn’t a big sight because of its look. You watch 4 videos in 3 rooms and they have an authentic kitchen in the 4th room. The videos are very interesting. I found them one of the best informative videos I have ever watched. The narrative is understandable, and helpful to understand how the people of Matera have lived. I think all of us came out satisfied, and with more knowledge than before. I recommend it before visiting the whole town. It gives you another perspective than just walking around in the...

Casa Noha was the perfect introduction to Matera. Located near the Duomo, this multimedia experience inside a restored home tells the history of the Sassi through an immersive video installation. It’s only about 30 minutes long but incredibly powerful – walking through rooms as projections and soundscapes transport you through centuries of Matera’s life. It gave us the historical and emotional context we needed to truly appreciate the city. Entry was just €6 and well worth it. Staff were helpful and gave us a printed guide in English. Highly recommended as your first stop in the city – it changes how you see everything...

My husband and I visited Matera as a day trip and didn’t have much time to learn about the history of the town and the people who lived there. We saw mention of the exhibit in our Lonely Planet guide and were so glad that we made the visit. The information in the video gave us a much deeper understanding of the sassi, the tragedy of many of the people that lived there and the work that’s happened in recent years to bring the sassi back to life. Really well done- we would...