Grotta di San Biagio, Cave church in Castellammare di Stabia, Italy.
The excavated cave extends 27 meters in length and 3 meters in width, divided into three sections: entrance hall, nave with four niches, and apse.
Initially used as a Roman tuff quarry, the cave transformed into a Paleochristian cemetery between the 5th and 7th centuries for a noble family's burials.
The walls display multiple layers of frescoes, including an 8th-century Byzantine-style Madonna with Child painting by an unknown artist.
The cave remained closed to visitors since 1695 when Bishop Annibale di Pietropaolo restricted access due to criminal activities in the area.
Archaeological excavations in 1950 revealed numerous Christian burials with Roman tiles, indicating its primary function as a burial ground through different periods.
Location: Castellammare di Stabia
GPS coordinates: 40.70017,14.49196
Latest update: March 3, 2025 16:55
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