The new year begins with a shared promise and a great responsibility: in 2026 Matera is the Mediterranean Capital of Culture and Dialogue.
Our goal is to guide these treasures towards new international horizons while maintaining a deep connection with the communities that bring them to life.
Our commitment is to create open, participatory projects where citizens can feel like active contributors to a collective narrative. This narrative draws its strength from both the tangible and intangible heritage of Basilicata: its traditions, cultural landscapes, and millennia of history—shaped by a Middle Ages of encounters, dialogues, and layers of history that continue to resonate today.
