
4.5
Churches & cathedrals
Chiesa del Purgatorio
Matera, Italy
Chiesa del Purgatorio in Matera, built in 1747, is an exquisite Baroque church with skull motifs on its façade, symbolizing the transience of life. Its interior hosts ornate altars and sculptures.
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- Crowds
- Usually quiet
- Dress code
- Cover shoulders and knees
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