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⛪ San Giovanni in Monterrone
Medieval rock-cut crypt within Matera's UNESCO heritage site


🕐 3 min read · Updated 3 Apr 2026 at 01:41

UNESCOUNESCO World Heritage Site

📋 Fast Facts
  • 12th–13th century rock-cut crypt in Matera, Italy
  • Connected to Santa Maria de Idris church via decorated corridor
  • Well-preserved Byzantine frescoes spanning 12 centuries
  • Photography prohibited inside due to fresco preservation

San Giovanni in Monterrone is a medieval crypt carved into the limestone of Monterrone, a rocky spur overlooking ...

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