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Rotondella (Matera)
Mother Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, Rotondella
The Mother Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie is the main church of Rotondella, in the heart of the spiral village.
- Opening hoursOpen for worship: visits are possible outside services.
- AdmissionFree entry.
- WhereVia Mario Pagano – 75026 Rotondella (MT)
History
The first church dates back to the 16th century. Between the late 16th and the 17th century it was enlarged with the addition of side chapels, and work continued into the 18th century.
What to see
- The wooden statues of the Immacolata (Immaculate Conception), the Madonna delle Grazie (Our Lady of Graces) and Sant’Antonio.
- The side chapels added during the 17th-century enlargement.
Useful information
- It is a church open for worship, so visit quietly and outside of services.
- From the church you can reach on foot the church of Sant’Antonio and the viewpoint of the Balcone dello Jonio.
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