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ROCK GARDEN MADONNA DELLE VIRTÙ-SAN NICOLA

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Via Madonna delle Virtù, Sasso Barisano, Matera, Italy
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2024
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A monastic complex of the tenth and eleventh centuries, one of the most important remains of Matera.

A monastic complex from the 10th and 11th centuries, whose antiquity and artistic value make it one of the most important vestiges of Matera, especially because it represents an exceptional example of construction "in negative", that is to say entirely dug into the rock to reproduce a built architecture, in the Romanesque style. During the 13th century the monastery was occupied by Benedictine monks of Palestinian origin. Among the major sites of the Sasso Barisano, the Churches of the Madonna delle Virtù and San Nicola dei Greci together form a fascinating rock complex of about ten caves spread over two levels and about 1,300 square metres.

The visit begins with the rock church of the Madonna delle Virtù, restored in the 17th century, which hosts important exhibitions of contemporary sculpture in the summer. It consists of three naves divided by six pillars. The vaulted ceiling of the central nave is carved with bas-reliefs reminiscent of arcade galleries, while the left nave is covered by three small domes. A Crucifixion is painted in one of the apses. Built above it, the church of San Nicola dei Greci has two naves and is notable for its numerous frescoes, in particular a triptych painted in the left apse with Saints Nicholas, Barbara and Pantaleon, in the Byzantine style of the 13th century, and a Crucifixion with the Virgin and St. John of the 14th century in the right nave.


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Romain63118
Visited in august 2021
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Il s'agit de l'une des trois ou quatre églises rupestres à ne pas manquer à Matera. Un billet à 6 euros permet de visiter les trois principales : achetez-le ! Par ailleurs, l'intérieur des églises étant très dégradé, je conseille d'opter pour une visite guidée, qui vous éclairera sur l'histoire des lieux et les usages et représentations.
Manej
Visited in december 2018
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Superbe endroit. Rien de sa façade ne laisse supposer qu il s agit d un ancien lieu de culte. Belles fresques que l' on peut photographier sans flash (photos strictement interdites dans les autres églises rupestres). Belle exposition sur Dali en ce moment. On retrouve des reproductions de ses oeuvres dans les sassis.
DiCh
Visited in september 2017
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Magnifiques églises rupestres au sein de la ville de Matera.
Possibilité d'acheter un package de 3 visites d'églises rupestres pour 6 € : très pratique et peu cher pour des monuments exceptionnels.
stephmanu
Visited in july 2017
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Magnifique endroit, comme tout dans cette ville. Belle architecture, la place qui se trouve devant est très agréable, elle a un peu d'ombre ce qui n'est pas négligeable quand il faut plus de 40°.
Visited in april 2017
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Aménagée dans le rocher au pied des sassis cette église rupestre possède un magnifique hôtel religieux . les salles suivantes ont été occupées par un monastère mais les occupations postérieures ont détériorées les lieux .
Très intéressante visite complétée par une belle exposition.

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