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Basilica of San Biagio
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Churches and sanctuariesFree entry

Maratea (Potenza)

Basilica of San Biagio

The pontifical basilica of San Biagio stands on the summit of Monte San Biagio, above Maratea, and is dedicated to the town’s patron saint. Every year in May the saint’s relics are carried from the mountain to the town for the feast.

  • Opening hoursOpening times vary: ask on site.
  • AdmissionFree entry.
  • WhereMonte San Biagio – Maratea (PZ)
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What to see

  • The sanctuary on the summit, among the most important places of worship in Maratea.
  • The view over the gulf, also enjoyed from the nearby Christ the Redeemer.
  • The ruins of Maratea Superiore, the old settlement on the mountain.

How to get there

The basilica is reached by driving up from Maratea on the road to Monte San Biagio; the last stretch can be done on foot.

Useful information

Opening times are not fixed: ask on site, especially off season and around the feast of San Biagio.

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