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Church of San Pietro Caveoso

The only church in the Sassi not carved into rock, built in 1218 with a 17th-century Romanesque-Baroque facade. Located on the edge of the Gravina gorge with frescoed timber ceiling and 16th-century wooden polyptych.

Practical Information

Prices verified: Jan 17, 2026

Entrance Fee

Free

Free, small fee to illuminate chapels

Best Time to Visit

Visit during Mass times for entry. Pay a few euros to illuminate the ceiling and chapels - worth it for the full experience. The square outside offers great photo opportunities.

Connectivity & Services

Wheelchair access
Partial
Audio guide
Not available
Staff assistance
Not available

Working Hours

Verified: Jan 17, 2026
Monday18:30 — 19:30
Tuesday18:30 — 19:30
Wednesday18:30 — 19:30
Thursday18:30 — 19:30
Friday18:30 — 19:30
Saturday09:00 — 12:00
Sunday09:00 — 12:00

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faq.subtitle Church of San Pietro Caveoso

The name 'Caveoso' comes from Italian 'cave' meaning caves, referring to the adjacent Sasso Caveoso neighborhood where the church is located. The neighborhood is characterized by numerous cave dwellings.

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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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