Palombaro lungo
Attraction
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Subterranean cistern carved from rock beneath a busy plaza in the 19th century, with guided tours.
Piazza Vittorio Veneto, 75100 Matera MT, Italy
+39 339 363 8332
Did You Know?
1800s
Carved in the 19th Century
The Palombaro Lungo, a massive cistern in Matera, was carved out of the stone in the 1800s to serve the growing population of the new city.
1920s
Abandoned in the 20th Century
The Palombaro Lungo provided drinking water until the 1920s, when it was abandoned and forgotten.
Guided Tours
Explore the Cavernous Space
Today, guided tours are offered daily in English and Italian, allowing visitors to explore this cavernous space.
Piazza Vittorio Veneto
Hidden Beneath the Square
The Palombaro Lungo is hidden beneath Piazza Vittorio Veneto, a testament to Matera's unique underground architecture.