Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Matera

Name: Church of Saints Peter and Paul
Address: Matera, Italy

#12 among attractions in Matera

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Facts and practical information

San Pietro Caveoso, also known as "Saint Peter and Saint Paul Church" is a Catholic worship place situated in the Sassi of Matera. ()

Local name: Chiesa dei Santi Pietro e Paolo Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 40°39'52"N, 16°36'45"E

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Church of Saints Peter and Paul – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~840 ftSW
Museum, Art museum
Palazzo Lanfranchi, Matera
5 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...
~680 ftNW
Famous preserved cave dwellings
Sassi di Matera, Matera
4 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.
~1860 ftW
Forts and castles, Historical place
Castello Tramontano, Matera
9 min walk • Castello Tramontano is a 16th century fortification in Matera.
~830 ftNW
Landmark 13th-century cathedral
Matera Cathedral, Matera
4 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.
~1380 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum
Museo-laboratorio della Civiltà Contadina, Matera
7 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.
~820 ftSW
Museum
Palazzo Lanfranchi, Matera
4 min walk • Palazzo Lanfranchi is the highest monument representing the seventeenth-century period in Matera.
~780 ftN
40°39'59"N • 16°36'44"E
Casa Noha, Matera
4 min walk • Museum
~630 ftN
Museum, Art museum
Musma, Matera
4 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 ftNW
40°40'4"N • 16°36'28"E
St. John the Baptist Church, Matera
9 min walk • Church
0.4 miN
Church
Convento di Sant'Agostino, Matera
11 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.
~170 ftSW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Santa Maria di Idris, Matera
1 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 Church of Saints Peter and Paul?

Nearby attractions include Santa Maria di Idris, Matera (1 min walk), Musma, Matera (4 min walk), Sassi di Matera, Matera (4 min walk), Casa Noha, Matera (4 min walk).

How to get to Church of Saints Peter and Paul by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of Saints Peter and Paul:

Bus

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

Train

Matera Sud (14 min walk)
Matera Centrale (16 min walk)