arts and cultures
Hands that tell stories
Art, identity, and local creativity
Maratea is not only a place of profound religious devotion, but also of creativity and art. In the heart of its historic center, artisan workshops represent a fascinating blend of tradition and innovation. Here, the ancient craft of ceramics blends with contemporary design, while fine fabrics and handcrafted objects tell stories of expert hands passing down centuries of knowledge.
A particular symbol of this fusion between past and present is represented by the “libbani”, traditional ropes woven with wild herbs, once used for fishing and agriculture, today reinterpreted as an expression of identity and sustainability, with a touch of contemporary design.
palazzo de lieto
Among the most significant places dedicated to art is the 18th-century Palazzo De Lieto, home to the Pinacoteca Angelo Brando. The works of the painter from Maratea – including paintings, sculptures, and drawings – express a deep connection to his homeland, celebrating the light, faces and atmosphere of Maratea. The art gallery is today a space for promoting the local artistic identity.
villa nitti
A little further north, in Acquafredda, is Villa Nitti, the historic residence of statesman Francesco Saverio Nitti. Overlooking one of the most picturesque stretches of the Tyrrhenian coast, the villa has long been a place of reflection and cultural meetings. Today it hosts events and initiatives that renew its original spirit, confirming Maratea’s role as a crossroads of thought, art, and memory.
Archaeology
Alongside its artistic and cultural heritage, Maratea boasts a significant archaeological legacy, with land and underwater finds – such as amphorae and anchors – that testify to its ancient centrality in Mediterranean trade and reveal its thousand-year old history as a crossroads of peoples and cultures.
Hands that tell stories
Art, identity, and local creativity
Maratea is not only a place of profound religious devotion, but also of creativity and art. In the heart of its historic center, artisan workshops represent a fascinating blend of tradition and innovation. Here, the ancient craft of ceramics blends with contemporary design, while fine fabrics and handcrafted objects tell stories of expert hands passing down centuries of knowledge.
A particular symbol of this fusion between past and present is represented by the “libbani”, traditional ropes woven with wild herbs, once used for fishing and agriculture, today reinterpreted as an expression of identity and sustainability, with a touch of contemporary design.
palazzo de lieto
Among the most significant places dedicated to art is the 18th-century Palazzo De Lieto, home to the Pinacoteca Angelo Brando. The works of the painter from Maratea – including paintings, sculptures, and drawings – express a deep connection to his homeland, celebrating the light, faces and atmosphere of Maratea. The art gallery is today a space for promoting the local artistic identity.
villa nitti
A little further north, in Acquafredda, is Villa Nitti, the historic residence of statesman Francesco Saverio Nitti. Overlooking one of the most picturesque stretches of the Tyrrhenian coast, the villa has long been a place of reflection and cultural meetings. Today it hosts events and initiatives that renew its original spirit, confirming Maratea’s role as a crossroads of thought, art, and memory.
Archaeology
Alongside its artistic and cultural heritage, Maratea boasts a significant archaeological legacy, with land and underwater finds – such as amphorae and anchors – that testify to its ancient centrality in Mediterranean trade and reveal its thousand-year old history as a crossroads of peoples and cultures.