Church of San Francesco d’Assisi in Matera

The Church of San Francesco d'Assisi in Matera is a Catholic place of worship located in the central square that bears his name, in the heart of the city of Matera.

Its origin dates back to a small underground church, visible through a trap door in the chapel which houses a fresco of Pope Urban II, dating back to 1093.

The Church of San Francesco d'Assisi, which has undergone numerous modifications over the centuries, has a Baroque-style façade and an interior with a single nave with several side chapels.

In addition to being a place of worship, the Church of San Francesco d'Assisi is also an important example of religious architecture in the city of Matera.