Church of San Biagio

The Church of San Biagio is a small church located on the homonymous street, at the nortwest limit of the Sasso Barisano, in Matera.

SHORT HISTORY

The church was built in 1642 and linked to the healing virtues of Saint Blaise, the Armenian saint martyred in 316 AD.

The church is closed all year, but it opens on February 3, on the occasion of the Feast of San Biagio, whose cult in Matera could be related to the Armenian community gathered around the Benedictine Monastery of Santa Maria de Armenis.

ARCHITECTURE

The church is characterized by a very simple facade, which has two dome-shaped bell gables and a square window in the center, divided by a column. On both sides of the entrance door, there are two niches with the statues of Sant’Agata and Santa Lucia.

TIP: In 2019, Matera will be the European Capital of Culture, and if you have not visited the city until now, the moment has come. To gain access to all events in the Matera 2019 official programme, don’t forget to buy the Matera 2019 Passport.

HOW TO GET THERE

The Church of San Biagio is located about 650 meters away from the Matera Centrale train station, or about 10 minutes on foot. To find the church in no time, use the map below.