Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, Matera

Name: Church of Saint Francis of Assisi
Address: Matera, Italy

#6 among attractions in Matera

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The Church of St. Francis of Assisi is a Baroque-style Catholic place of worship in Matera, located in the central Piazza San Francesco.

Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 40°39'56"N, 16°36'34"E

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Church of Saint Francis of Assisi – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~890 ftS
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 ftE
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.
~1100 ftSW
Forts and castles, Historical place
Castello Tramontano, Matera
6 min walk • Castello Tramontano is a 16th century fortification in Matera.
~630 ftNE
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.
~800 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum
Museo-laboratorio della Civiltà Contadina, Matera
4 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.
~1020 ftS
Museum
Palazzo Lanfranchi, Matera
5 min walk • Palazzo Lanfranchi is the highest monument representing the seventeenth-century period in Matera.
~860 ftNE
40°39'59"N • 16°36'44"E
Casa Noha, Matera
5 min walk • Museum
~860 ftE
Museum, Art museum
Musma, Matera
5 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.
~940 ftNW
40°40'4"N • 16°36'28"E
St. John the Baptist Church, Matera
5 min walk • Church
~990 ftSE
Church
Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Matera
5 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".
~1770 ftN
Church
Convento di Sant'Agostino, Matera
9 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Church of Saint Francis of Assisi?

Nearby attractions include Matera Cathedral, Matera (4 min walk), Sassi di Matera, Matera (4 min walk), Museo-laboratorio della Civiltà Contadina, Matera (4 min walk), Casa Noha, Matera (5 min walk).

How to get to Church of Saint Francis of Assisi by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of Saint Francis of Assisi:

Bus

Via Lucana • Lines: 1, 11, 13, 2, 6/A, 6/B, 8 (4 min walk)

Train

Matera Centrale (11 min walk)
Matera Sud (12 min walk)