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Rock-cut Church of the Madonna delle Spinelle
Foto: Aldo Montemarano, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Churches and sanctuaries

Melfi (Potenza)

Rock-cut Church of the Madonna delle Spinelle

The Madonna delle Spinelle was part of an early Christian basilica dedicated to Saint Stephen. It was rediscovered in 1845 after a landslide, and today only the end chapel, hexagonal in plan, remains at Melfi.

  • Opening hoursOpening times vary: check before visiting.
  • AdmissionCheck on site.
  • WhereVia Spinelle – Melfi (PZ)
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What to see

  • The hexagonal chapel with six half-columns supporting the cornice.
  • The crypt with the frescoes of the Madonna and Child.
  • The legend of the tunnel said to have linked the church to Melfi Castle.

How to get there

Reached from Melfi by following Via Spinelle.

Useful information

Opening times vary: ask on site. The tunnel legend is local tradition and not documented. The position shown on the site is approximate.

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