Matera Cathedral, Matera

Name: Matera Cathedral
Address: piazza duomo, Matera, 75100, Italy
Telephone: +39 329 260 8599

#4 among attractions in Matera

Top attraction, Church, Architecture, Romanesque architecture

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Facts and practical information

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. Formerly the seat of the Bishops, later Archbishops, of Matera, it is now the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Matera-Irsina. ()

Local name: Cattedrale di Matera Spire height: 295 ftCoordinates: 40°39'59"N, 16°36'40"E

Address

piazza duomoMatera 75100 Italy

Contact

+39 329 260 8599

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Day trips

Matera Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palazzo Lanfranchi, Sassi di Matera, Castello Tramontano, Museo-laboratorio della Civiltà Contadina.

~1240 ftS
Museum, Art museum
Palazzo Lanfranchi, Matera
6 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...
~160 ftSE
Famous preserved cave dwellings
Sassi di Matera, Matera
1 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.
~1730 ftSW
Forts and castles, Historical place
Castello Tramontano, Matera
9 min walk • Castello Tramontano is a 16th century fortification in Matera.
~560 ftNW
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.
~1330 ftS
Museum
Palazzo Lanfranchi, Matera
7 min walk • Palazzo Lanfranchi is the highest monument representing the seventeenth-century period in Matera.
~250 ftE
40°39'59"N • 16°36'44"E
Casa Noha, Matera
2 min walk • Museum
~320 ftE
Museum, Art museum
Musma, Matera
2 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.
~1050 ftNW
40°40'4"N • 16°36'28"E
St. John the Baptist Church, Matera
6 min walk • Church
~830 ftSE
Church
Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Matera
4 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".
~1460 ftN
Church
Convento di Sant'Agostino, Matera
8 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.
~880 ftS
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Santa Maria di Idris, Matera
5 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 Matera Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include Sassi di Matera, Matera (1 min walk), Casa Noha, Matera (2 min walk), Musma, Matera (2 min walk), Museo-laboratorio della Civiltà Contadina, Matera (3 min walk).

How to get to Matera Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to Matera Cathedral:

Bus

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

Train

Matera Centrale (14 min walk)
Matera Sud (15 min walk)