Convento di Sant'Agostino, Matera

Name: Convento di Sant'Agostino
Address: Matera, Italy

#13 among attractions in Matera

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Facts and practical information

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.

Alternative names: Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 40°40'13"N, 16°36'36"E

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Convento di Sant'Agostino – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.5 miS
Museum, Art museum
Palazzo Lanfranchi, Matera
13 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...
~1590 ftS
Famous preserved cave dwellings
Sassi di Matera, Matera
8 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.
0.5 miSW
Forts and castles, Historical place
Castello Tramontano, Matera
13 min walk • Castello Tramontano is a 16th century fortification in Matera.
~1460 ftS
Landmark 13th-century cathedral
Matera Cathedral, Matera
8 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.
~980 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum
Museo-laboratorio della Civiltà Contadina, Matera
5 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.
0.5 miS
Museum
Palazzo Lanfranchi, Matera
14 min walk • Palazzo Lanfranchi is the highest monument representing the seventeenth-century period in Matera.
~1500 ftSE
40°39'59"N • 16°36'44"E
Casa Noha, Matera
8 min walk • Museum
~1660 ftSE
Museum, Art museum
Musma, Matera
8 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.
~1080 ftSW
40°40'4"N • 16°36'28"E
St. John the Baptist Church, Matera
6 min walk • Church
0.4 miS
Church
Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Matera
11 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".
0.4 miS
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Santa Maria di Idris, Matera
12 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 Convento di Sant'Agostino?

Nearby attractions include Casa Cava, Matera (4 min walk), La Casa di Ortega, Matera (4 min walk), Museo-laboratorio della Civiltà Contadina, Matera (5 min walk), St. John the Baptist Church, Matera (6 min walk).

How to get to Convento di Sant'Agostino by public transport?

The nearest stations to Convento di Sant'Agostino:

Bus

Via Annunziatella • Lines: 1, 14, 2, 6/A, 6/B, 7 (6 min walk)
Via Lucana • Lines: 1, 11, 13, 14, 2, 6/A, 6/B, 7, 8, 9 (12 min walk)

Train

Matera Centrale (14 min walk)
Matera Sud (20 min walk)