St. John the Baptist Church, Matera

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St. John the Baptist Church (address: Via San Biagio) is a place located in Matera (Basilicata region) and belongs to the category of church.

It is situated at an altitude of 1299 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 40°40'4"N latitude and 16°36'28"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. St. John the Baptist Church is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Via Lucana (bus, 7 min walk), Matera Centrale (train, 10 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Casa Cava (concerts and shows, 3 min walk), Museo-laboratorio della Civiltà Contadina (museum, 3 min walk), Palazzo dell'Annunziata (architecture, 4 min walk).

Local name: Chiesa di San Giovanni BattistaArchitectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 40°40'4"N, 16°36'28"E

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Via San BiagioMatera 75100 Italy

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St. John the Baptist Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palazzo Lanfranchi, Sassi di Matera, Castello Tramontano, Matera Cathedral.

~1820 ftS
Museum, Art museum
Palazzo Lanfranchi, Matera
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the ancient city of Matera, Italy, the Palazzo Lanfranchi stands as a testament to the region's rich cultural heritage and artistic history. This majestic museum, housed in a building that dates back to the 17th century, offers visitors a unique...
~1200 ftSE
Famous preserved cave dwellings
Sassi di Matera, Matera
6 min walk • The Sassi di Matera are two districts of the Italian city of Matera, Basilicata, well-known for their ancient cave dwellings inhabited since the Paleolithic period.
~1530 ftS
Forts and castles, Historical place
Castello Tramontano, Matera
8 min walk • Castello Tramontano is a 16th century fortification in Matera.
~1050 ftSE
Landmark 13th-century cathedral
Matera Cathedral, Matera
6 min walk • Matera Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Matera, Basilicata, Italy. It is dedicated to the Virgin Mary under the designation of the Madonna della Bruna and to Saint Eustace.
~560 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum
Museo-laboratorio della Civiltà Contadina, Matera
3 min walk • The Museo-laboratorio della Civiltà Contadina is an ethno-anthropological museum of Matera, situated in the ancient Sassi district. The Museum has been created by Donato Cascione and it’s managed by the homonym cultural association.
~1960 ftS
Museum
Palazzo Lanfranchi, Matera
10 min walk • Palazzo Lanfranchi is the highest monument representing the seventeenth-century period in Matera.
~1250 ftE
40°39'59"N • 16°36'44"E
Casa Noha, Matera
7 min walk • Museum
~1360 ftSE
Museum, Art museum
Musma, Matera
7 min walk • MUSMA is an Italian museum located in Matera and dedicated to sculpture. It was opened in 2006 and is housed in the Pomarici Palace, on the highest part of the Sassi district.
~1800 ftSE
Church
Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Matera
9 min walk • San Pietro Caveoso, also known as "Saint Peter and Saint Paul Church" is a Catholic worship place situated in the Sassi of Matera. The front is in baroque style and presents three portals. Over each portal there is a niche with statues. They show the "Madonna of the mercy", "Saint Peter" and "Saint Paul".
~1080 ftNE
Church
Convento di Sant'Agostino, Matera
6 min walk • The St. Augustine complex, formed by the church and convent, is a house of worship dating back to the late 16th century located in the city of Matera, specifically in the Sassi district.
~1780 ftSE
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Santa Maria di Idris, Matera
9 min walk • The church of Santa Maria di Idris, also called "Santa Maria de Idris" or "Madonna de Idris," is located in Matera, within the Sassi. It is a rupestrian church, that is, dug into the rock.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. John the Baptist Church?

Nearby attractions include Casa Cava, Matera (3 min walk), Museo-laboratorio della Civiltà Contadina, Matera (3 min walk), Palazzo dell'Annunziata, Matera (4 min walk), La Casa di Ortega, Matera (5 min walk).

How to get to St. John the Baptist Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. John the Baptist Church:

Bus

Via Lucana • Lines: 1, 11, 13, 14, 2, 6/A, 6/B, 7, 8, 9 (7 min walk)
Via Annunziatella • Lines: 1, 14, 2, 6/A, 6/B, 7 (6 min walk)

Train

Matera Centrale (10 min walk)
Matera Sud (14 min walk)