Matera Cathedral
Cattedrale di Matera
A 13th-century Apulian Romanesque cathedral on the summit of Civita hill, the centrepiece of Matera’s cave-city skyline.
The cathedral was built between 1230 and 1270 and is dedicated to Our Lady of Bruna and Saint Eustace. It stands at the highest point of Civita, between the two cave districts. The main façade has a rose window with 16 spokes, and the interior has 18th-century baroque decoration, medieval frescoes, and a finely carved wooden choir. After years of restoration, it reopened in 2016. Admission depends on the day, and visits are not permitted during religious services. It is about a 10-minute walk from Piazza Vittorio Veneto.
Opening hours
Approx. 9:00–19:00 (visits restricted during Mass)
Nearby sights
- Casa Noha
- MUSMA
- Madonna delle Virtù & San Nicola dei Greci
- Sasso Barisano
- San Pietro Barisano
- Church of San Pietro Caveoso
- Santa Maria de Idris
- Sassi di Matera