FamxplorCasa Grotta di Via Fiorentini
What to expect
The Casa Grotta di Via Fiorentini is a cave house in Matera, Italy, that showcases the traditional way of life in the Sassi di Matera. The house has been restored and furnished with original items and features three rooms: a kitchen, a stable with a donkey and other farm animals, and a living room that served as a bedroom at night. The living room has a bunk bed, a cradle, and an alcove containing the outhouse. The house also features artworks and sculptures created by the owner, Eustachio Rizzi, and his sons. The Casa Grotta di Via Fiorentini is a unique and authentic example of the living conditions in the Sassi di Matera and offers a glimpse into the past. Visitors can explore the house and learn about the history and culture of the area
Plan your family visit to the Casa Grotta di Via Fiorentini with these blog insights 👇
Family trip: MATERA with children (Italy)
Activities: We visited a traditional cave house ("Casa grotta"), formerly inhabited by a peasant family and reconstructed identically. We saw the furnishings and utensils
Highlights: The visit was interesting with the children, to realize the overcrowding and the very difficult daily living conditions. The visit lasts about 15 minutes ✨