The chamber of “Ginetto”

The Chamber, sets in 3 large spaces (kitchen area, bedroom, bathroom), overlooks a private courtyard from which you can admire the Sassi. In this Chamber you will learn about the history and the artworks of the local artist Luigi Guerricchio. The Chamber of Guerricchio  welcomes the guests in his sober and elegant settings. A kitchen area where refresh after a  city tour, and a lovely bedroom with private bathroom. The Chaamber has a pretty view over the Sassi of Matera and is settled in the inner courtyard of the old “vicinato” that in past was the heart  of the social relations between the residents. At the entrance of the room you can admire an artwork of high value. It is the “Girasoli” (Sunflowers) of Guerricchio, passed artist of Matera. The Chambers 2 is dedicated to this important painter.

• Kitchen area on request
• Private bathroom
• Free Wi-fi
• Hairdryer
• Tv Led
• Bath seth

Luigi Guerricchio
The figurative realism of a southern artist

Luigi Guerricchio was a local artist to whom Matera is very tied. The subjects of his paintings were familiar landscapes like “Sassi”. He has been able to capture the real essence of South: the nature, the work in the fields and the folkloric festivals. Guerricchio’s painting is pervaded by a strong figurative realism. Close to this room you can see one of his beautiful painting donated by the painter. The Sunflowers painted on ceramics set in the wall in honour of this important artist… READ MORE