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Church of San Pietro Barisano

The largest rock church in Matera dating from the 12th century. Only the facade is visible from outside; the rest is carved entirely into rock. Features majolica floor, 15th-century Annunciation fresco, and underground putridarium (corpse draining room).

Practical Information

Prices verified: Jan 17, 2026

Entrance Fee

Adult
3 EUR~3.0 $

Single ticket €3, combined ticket €6 for three churches

Best Time to Visit

Allow at least an hour to explore all levels. The underground putridarium is fascinating but may be unsettling for some. No photography allowed inside.

Official Website

Connectivity & Services

Wheelchair access
Not accessible
Audio guide
Not available
Staff assistance
Not available

Facilities & Services

information

Working Hours

Verified: Jan 17, 2026
Monday10:00 — 14:00
Tuesday10:00 — 14:00
Wednesday10:00 — 14:00
Thursday10:00 — 14:00
Friday10:00 — 14:00
Saturday10:00 — 14:00
Sunday10:00 — 14:00

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A putridarium is an underground vault where monks' corpses were placed on stone seats to dry and decompose before the bones were moved. This was a common practice in Southern Italian monasteries.

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Weather

Average temperature by month

Nowweather7°
93%15 м/с
Todayweather8°3°
Tomorrowweather12°7°
Friweather11°5°
Satweather12°6°
Sunweather13°8°
Monweather12°4°
Tueweather11°0°
11°
3°Jan
12°
3°Feb
15°
5°Mar
18°
8°Apr
24°
12°May
29°
16°Jun
32°
19°Jul
32°
19°Aug
27°
16°Sep
21°
12°Oct
16°
8°Nov
12°
4°Dec

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