A rock-cut church dating back to the 12th century, situated near the walls of the Garvina River canyon, which is an excellent example of rock architecture.

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Rock-cut churches are a very interesting and unusual type of architecture that can be found in various parts of the world. These are churches that were cut from a single block of rock or hollowed out inside the rock. These churches are often associated with the history of Christianity because they were places of refuge, prayer and worship for the faithful during times of persecution.

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3. Matera Cave Landscape – View of Matera from the caves loop from Rioni Sassi

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Elevation 360 m

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Sunday 25 January

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Location: Matera, Basilicata, Italy

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