Cave churches in Matera, Archaeological site in Matera, Italy.
The complex includes 155 rock churches carved into limestone caves across the Sassi districts and Murgia Park, connected by ancient pathways and stone steps.
Between the 8th and 13th centuries, monks from Eastern Europe established these churches, creating a network of religious structures within natural caves.
The rock churches contain numerous frescoes depicting religious scenes, combining Latin architectural elements with Byzantine artistic influences in their decorative patterns.
Guided tours through the churches start at Piazza Vittorio Veneto, with visitors needing comfortable walking shoes for the steep stone pathways.
The Church of Santa Maria di Idris stands on a limestone cliff, featuring two connected cave churches with different floor levels and architectural styles.
GPS coordinates: 40.67634,16.62817
Latest update: March 6, 2025 13:42
Matera Cathedral
1.8 km
Chiesa di Santa Maria di Idris
1.9 km
The Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches of Matera
1.9 km
Chiesa dei Santi Pietro e Paolo
1.9 km
Convento di Sant'Agostino
1.7 km
Museo della Scultura Contemporanea
1.8 km
Palazzo Malvinni-Malvezzi
1.8 km
Palazzo Bernardini (Matera)
1.9 km
Santuario di Santa Maria della Palomba
1.9 km
Casa Noha
1.7 km
Museo-laboratorio della Civiltà Contadina
1.8 km
Madonna delle Vergini
1.1 km
Santuario della Madonna delle Tre Porte
1.7 km
Palazzo Ridola
1.9 km
Cripta di Santa Maria della Palomba
1.9 km
Chiesa di San Falcione
1.2 km
Casa grotta “C’era una volta” Antica Matera
1.8 km
Complesso Rupestre San Giorgio
1.9 km
San Pietro Barisano
1.8 km
Fondazione Sassi
1.8 km
Palazzo Vescovile
1.8 km
Sante Lucia e Agata alla Civita
1.6 km
Casa Cava
1.8 km
Complesso del Casale
1.7 km
San Biagio
1.9 km
Chiesa dell'Immacolata
1.8 km
Madonna della Virtù & San Nicola dei Greci
1.7 km
Walls of Matera
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