Church of San Pietro Barisano
The largest rock-cut church in the city.
- Monument
- Church
- Mandatory Booking
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Lydia et Catherine - La Croisée des Mondes
The guided tour, mandatory for access, allows visitors to admire the rich paintings inside as well as the niches that accommodated the bodies of the deceased.
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Lydia et Catherine - La Croisée des Mondes
The most impressive rock church. The first building dates back to the year 1000, but renovations were made in the 18th century, including the construction of the bell tower.
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Lydia et Catherine - La Croisée des Mondes
At the top, the view of Matera is magnificent!
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Lydia et Catherine - La Croisée des Mondes
When you visit this church, you will notice signs on the walls indicating the different "stations" that were used for filming the Stations of the Cross for Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ.