Statue of Redemeer - the Christ - Maratea
The Christ of Maratea. he is not only a spiritual guide.
Figures about the Christ of Maratea
The statue of Maratea is second in size only to the Christ of Corcovado in Rio de Janeiro: it is 21 meters high, with an arm span of 19 meters and a face that measures 3 meters.
The statue is made of reinforced concrete covered with a mixture of white cement and marble from Carrara.
By virtue of the particular configuration of the face, the statue, unmistakable landmark for seafarers, gives the impression of a distant observer that the look is directed, contrary to reality, towards the sea.
The statue presents an internal technical vacuum helpful to reach the top for maintenance work, with an iron ladder can not be used for tourist purposes.
The lookout at the foot of the statue is the most scenic spot of the whole territory of Maratea with an exceptional 360 ° view of the magical outline of the coast and inland mountains.
The road to reach the top of the mountain is very spectacular with the final hairpin bends resting on piers with a few meters in height.
In summer, for the strong influx of tourists is limited access by car to a parking lot a few hundred meters from the summit, at a place called Madonna degli Ulivi , from where a shuttle bus takes visitors to the Basilica of San Biagio and the Christ .
The statue & the Basilica
The statue is located right in front of the Santuario di San Biagio, patron saint of Maratea whose relics are preserved in the Basilica from 732 A.D. .
The Basilica can be visited with the decorum due to a place of prayer, all day except for the times when the sacred functions are performed.
Along the slightly uphill walkway that leads to the Basilica Statue crossing the ruins of the ancient Maratea Castle, destroyed by the French after the tender following a long siege, in December of 1806.
All the way and the two viewpoints, the Basilica and the statue, are ideal places for taking photographs of the wonderful landscape of Maratea.
On-site there are local craft stores for shopping and dining bar.
The defining moment for a memorable visit of the Castle Village is to the days of the Feast of St. Blaise; for the most romantic, suggestive are walks at dusk or dawn, in the glare of June ...
Info
Open 24 hours a day – Free admission
ADDRESS: Maratea, Borgo Castello – Summit of Mount San Biagio, approximately 640 metres above sea level.
ZTL (Limited Traffic Zone) – PARKING & SHUTTLE SERVICE
Opening Times and Rates
The Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL), together with the parking area and shuttle service, operates during the following periods:
Public holidays and the day before public holidays
Hours: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Every day
Hours: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Every day
Hours: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Every day
Hours: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Public holidays and the day before public holidays
Hours: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Public holidays and the day before public holidays
Hours: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Every day
Hours: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Every day
Hours: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Every day
Hours: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Public holidays and the day before public holidays
Hours: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Parking Fees
Cars and Motorcycles
First hour: €4.00
Each additional 15 minutes after the first hour: €1.00
Maximum charge for up to 3 hours: €12.00
First hour: €17.00
Each additional 20 minutes after the first hour: €5.00
For any questions, please contact the Municipality of Maratea or the Municipal Police
Telephone: +39 0973 877982
Shuttle Service
Round-trip fare: €1.50 per person
Please note: Only small-sized dogs are allowed on the shuttle bus.
Restroom Facilities
Use of restroom facilities: €0.50 per single access
For further information and updates, visitors are advised to contact the Maratea Municipal Police.
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