Chiesa di Santa Maria di Idris, Cave church in Sassi district, Matera, Italy.
The Chiesa di Santa Maria di Idris emerges from the limestone rock face, featuring multiple chambers connected by narrow passageways and traditional stone architecture.
Dating from the 8th century, this cave church combines elements of Byzantine and Romanesque styles, reflecting the architectural evolution of religious structures in southern Italy.
The interior walls display numerous frescoes from the 12th to 17th centuries, depicting religious scenes that represent different periods of Christian artistic expression.
Visitors can reach the church by climbing stone steps through the Sassi district, with guided tours available from Piazza San Pietro Caveoso.
A corridor within the rock formation connects the church to San Giovanni in Monterrone, creating an underground religious complex within the natural limestone.
Location: Matera
Part of: cave churches in Matera
Website: https://oltrelartematera.it/chiese-rupestri/santa-maria-de-idris
GPS coordinates: 40.66410,16.61210
Latest update: March 7, 2025 00:40
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