About Us

The cultural association "La Macchia", based in Matera, was established in 2018 with the aim of safeguarding a site of significant historical interest including the "Grotta dei Pipistrelli" and the adjoining Funeral Cave, located on one of the sides of the Gravina materana.

The project to safeguard the aforementioned archaeological site, characterized by a strong technological content, aims to promote a process of cultural and scientific growth as well as protection.

The name of the Association tells of the emotional bond with the “Lamacchia” family, owners of the archaeological site, and expresses the association’s desire to remain connected to the territory and the history of the place.

As in the Mediterranean scrub, a perfectly balanced ecosystem, all members contribute actively and proactively with their skills to support the activity of the cultural association.

It is important that Matera continues to offer a high cultural proposal to maintain the tourist flows it has conquered, with wide-ranging proposals capable of functioning and describing the territory in a new and stimulating way.

Corporate bodies

The President currently in office elected by the ordinary assembly on 02/15/2018 is Antonio Giannini

The Vice President currently in office elected by the ordinary assembly on 02/15/2018 is Pietro Lamacchia

The current Councilor elected by the ordinary assembly on 02/15/2018 is Nicola Di Marzio

Individual members: n°7

Art. 11 - Participation in the Assembly.

The Assembly is convened in ordinary session at least twice a year: by November 30th for the approval of the budget for the following year, by April 30th for the approval of the financial statement of the previous year and for the possible renewal of the corporate offices.