San Michele, Cave church in Gravina in Puglia, Italy.
The church features natural limestone walls with ancient frescoes, carved altars, and a network of passages extending deep into the rock formation.
Dating back to medieval times, this underground sanctuary reflects the architectural practices of religious communities who carved places of worship into the local stone.
The church stands as an example of religious architecture in Puglia, where communities adapted natural caves into sacred spaces for Christian worship.
Visitors can access the cave church through marked pathways in the old town of Gravina, with regular opening hours during daylight from Tuesday to Sunday.
Natural water sources within the cave collect in small pools near the altar, continuing a centuries-old tradition of sacred water collection.
Location: Gravina in Puglia
GPS coordinates: 40.81568,16.41272
Latest update: March 22, 2025 00:56
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