Maratea is known throughout the world as the “City of 44 Churches.” This incredible artistic and spiritual heritage is not just a number, but a story that unfolds among the alleys of the ancient village, the peaks of the mountains, and the cliffs overlooking the sea. Every chapel, monastery, and basilica holds centuries of devotion and beauty.
Staying at the Le Chiane B&B, you will have the ideal starting point for a unique religious and cultural tour.
Church of San Biagio
Located on the summit of Monte San Biagio, the Pontifical Basilica is the spiritual heart of Maratea. Built on the site of an ancient pagan temple, it houses the relics of the patron saint. Next to the basilica, the majestic statue of Christ the Redeemer symbolically embraces the entire Gulf of Policastro, offering one of the most breathtaking views in Italy.
Church of the Annunciation
The main altar in polychrome marble and the wooden bust of Saint Blaise are beautiful. The painting of the Annunciation attributed to Simone da Firenze is also noteworthy.
Church of Our Lady of Sorrows
The Baroque façade is beautiful. Inside, a painting of the martyrdom of Saint Blaise and a wooden depiction of the Deposition of Jesus are particularly noteworthy.
Mother Church
The church of Santa Maria Maggiore is located in the central village of Maratea. Characterized by its imposing bell tower, inside you can admire the altars, one in polychrome marble and one in black marble.
Cave of the Angel
It is located on Mount San Biagio and is considered the first Christian place of worship in the area. It is located at the right hand of the statue of Christ.
Church of Our Lady of the Snows
It is a hermitage located on a hill near Mount San Biagio. Probably of Byzantine origin.
Tips for our guests
If you want to know what to see in Maratea beyond the beaches, we recommend visiting the village at sunset, when the lights of the churches come on, creating a magical atmosphere that seems suspended in time.
After a day of art and history, come back and relax in the quiet of Cersuta.