The 44 Churches of Maratea

Churches and Chapels in Maratea

Maratea is rightly known for the many churches and chapels dotted across its territory, bearing witness to centuries of deeply rooted religious traditions among its people, as well as…

Madre di S. Maria Maggiore | Church | old town

The Mother Church of Santa Maria Maggiore has been the parish church of Maratea Borgo, the town’s historic centre, since 1434. Now used mainly during the summer months, it is nestled…

Annunziata | Church | old town

The Church of the Annunciation stands iin Maratea’s historic centre. Its Moorish-style bell tower and monumental façade complete the square’s picturesque setting…

Rosario | Church | old town

The Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, formally dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary of the Rosary, was built in 1575 with contributions from the entire community of Maratea. It was originally dedicated to…

Addolorata | Church | old town

The Church of Our Lady of Sorrows is located at the end of Via Cavour, in the heart of Maratea's Historic Center, almost at the foot of the staircase that...

Immacolata | Church | old town

The charming church of the Immaculate Conception in the Historic Center of Maratea, located a short distance from the Annunciation Church and the town hall, was...

Santo Vito | Church | old town

According to popular tradition, the church of Saint Vitus is the oldest in the Borgo, the current historic center of Maratea, built at the top of the Capo district...

Santa Anna | Church | old town

The Church of Sant’Anna, traditionally considered the second-oldest church in Maratea’s historic centre, is associated with a legend blending history and faith. It is said that…

Calvario | Church | old town

The small, privately owned Church of Calvario stands at the foot of Maratea’s historic centre, in the district known as Molo Piccolo. The church was originally dedicated to…

Sant' Antonio | Church | old town

The Church of Sant’Antonio in Maratea, built in 1615, forms part of a convent occupied by Capuchin friars until 1866. It stands at the entrance to Maratea’s historic centre. Today, the…

San Francesco di Paola | Church | old town

The church of San Francesco di Paola in Maratea, built in the first part of the 17th century and originally dedicated to S. Leonardo, is...

Maria SS. Immacolata | Church | ACQUAFREDDA

The Church of Maria Santissima Immacolata is the parish church of Acquafredda di Maratea. With its distinctive bell tower, it stands in the heart of the village, among…

Madonna Addolorata | Church | CERSUTA

Located in the oldest part of Cersuta di Maratea, the 17th-century Church of Our Lady of Sorrows was originally dedicated to Saint Catherine of Siena before being rededicated to…

Maria Santissima del Portosalvo | Church | PORTO

The parish church of Our Most Holy Virgin of Portosalvo, wedged between the houses of the fraction of Porto in Maratea, is the result of the expansion of an 18th-century chapel. The feast dedicated to ...

Madonna del Carmine | Church | MASSA

The church dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel, patron saint of Massa di Maratea, was built at the initiative of the Workers’ Mutual Aid Society, founded in 1881 and based in the village…

Hermitage of Madonna degli Ulivi | CASTELLO

The small Hermitage of Madonna degli Ulivi (also known as Our Lady of the Snow) lies behind the Basilica of San Biagio, near the car park for visitors to Maratea Castello. It bears witness to…

Angelo | Grotta | Church | CASTLE

This natural cave lies on Monte San Biagio, directly below the right hand of the Christ the Redeemer statue. According to local tradition, it was the first place used for Christian worship in…

Madonna of Piety

The small hermitage of Madonna della Pietà is located on the ridge of Mount S. Biagio overlooking the street Filocaio, where it stands out for its white color...