Matera Cathedral, Minor basilica in Matera, Italy
The Cathedral of Matera stands on the highest point of the Civita, featuring a grand rose window with sixteen rays and a 52-meter bell tower.
The construction started in 1230 under Emperor Frederick II of Swabia, requiring a six-meter elevation of the rocky foundation to dominate the Sassi valleys.
The cathedral holds the Feast of Madonna della Bruna each July, when thousands of people gather to honor the patron saint of Matera.
Visitors can explore three naves separated by round arches, examine wooden choir stalls from 1453, and view the Byzantine fresco of Madonna della Bruna.
The building incorporates elements from a previous Norman castle and an early Christian worship site, discovered during recent archaeological excavations.
Location: Matera
Inception: 1230
Architectural style: Romanesque art in Apulia
GPS coordinates: 40.66680,16.61130
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:11
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