Church of Santa Maria del Sepolcro
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Churches and sanctuariesFree entry

Potenza (Potenza)

Church of Santa Maria del Sepolcro

The church of Santa Maria del Sepolcro was built by the Templars in 1191, at the initiative of the Count of Santa Sofia on his return from the Third Crusade, at the crossing of the ancient Herculea and Appia roads. It stands just north of the historic centre of Potenza.

  • Opening hoursOpening hours vary: ask at the parish.
  • AdmissionFree entry.
  • WhereRione Santa Maria – Potenza (PZ)

What to see

  • The paintings kept inside.
  • On the right wall, the monumental Baroque altar of the relic of the Most Precious Blood of Christ.

How to get there

It is in the Santa Maria district, north of the historic centre, reachable on foot.

Useful information

Opening hours vary: ask at the parish. The building spans the 13th to the 17th century. The position shown on the site is approximate.

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