Things to see · Parks and nature reserves
Verrutoli Wood
Irsina (Matera)
Verrutoli Wood is in Irsina, province of Matera. Opening hours: Open-air area, always accessible. Admission: Free.
- Free.
- Open-air area, always accessible.
About this place
The Verrutoli Wood (Bosco di Verrutoli) is the large green area of Irsina: about 650 hectares of woodland on the hills south of the town, around Monte Verrutoli.
What to see
• The deer (daini) that live freely in the protected area.
• The trails, some steep and winding, suitable for those who love walking.
• The equipped picnic area.
Useful information
• Sturdy hiking shoes are needed; in summer it is best to set off early.
• Wild animals should be observed from a distance, without feeding them.
• Back in town you can visit the Cathedral with the statue of Sant’Eufemia and the Janora Civic Museum.
