Chiesa di San Rocco (Church of San Rocco), Matera

The Chiesa di San Rocco (Church of San Rocco) is annexed to the Monastery of the Reformed Fathers. The numerous alterations over the centuries have completely altered the structure, including the facade.

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Sight Name: Chiesa di San Rocco (Church of San Rocco)
Sight Location: Matera, Italy (See walking tours in Matera)
Sight Type: Religious

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Matera Introduction Walking Tour

Architectural historian Anne Parmly Toxey said the cave areas of Matera had been occupied for at least 3,000 years. There have been settlements in Matera since the Paleolithic era.

The town itself was founded in 251 BC by Roman consul Lucius Caecilius Metellus. He called it Matheola. Subsequently, the town was occupied by Longobards, Byzantines, Saracens, Swabians, Angevins, Aragonese, and... view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles

Matera's Ancient Cave Churches

Within the old city of Matera, there are more than 160 churches. Many of these are actually carved into the soft limestone cliffs lining the Gravina River. There are even some used for pagan rituals. The churches were carved from existing caves and tunnels. More than a few sanctified cave churches have been converted to storage and homes.

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Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles