San Francesco d'Assisi, Baroque church in Piazza San Francesco, Matera, Italy.
The exterior walls of San Francesco d'Assisi feature three prominent statues, with the Virgin Mary in the center flanked by Saint Francis and Saint Anthony.
The church structure emerged in the 13th century, replacing an underground church dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul that remains accessible through a trapdoor.
The interior nave contains a 16th-century polyptych of nine tempera paintings on wood, attributed to the artist Lazzaro Bastiani.
The church stands 650 meters from Matera Centrale railway station, with regular religious services and visiting hours throughout the week.
A fresco inside the church depicts Pope Urban II's visit to Matera in 1093, marking a significant moment in the city's religious history.
Location: Matera
Architectural style: baroque architecture
GPS coordinates: 40.66543,16.60930
Latest update: March 7, 2025 22:27
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