Church of St. Mary of the Cross – Ferrandina loop from Ferrandina

02:55

37.2km

910m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 35.9 km for 20 m

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Parking

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31.3 km

Beautiful descent among the badlands

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

leaving Ferrandina along this spectacular descent immersed in the gullies opens the doors to the land of gullies... a magic!
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36.0 km

Church of St. Mary of the Cross

Highlight • Religious Site

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In 1491, Frederick of Aragon laid the first stone for the construction of the mother church of Ferrandina. This is all we know about the construction of this place of worship, the rest is lost in the corridors of history. The church probably stands on the same site where another sacred place once stood. Some scholars hypothesize that it was the ancient mother church of Obelanum, dedicated to the cult of San Lorenzo.
The church has a façade almost devoid of decorations, only the three rose windows and the three portals stand out; the central portal is accompanied by two historiated columns. The interior of the church dates back to the 18th century, but does not disdain the echoes of a typically Baroque taste. Inside, the two colonnades, placed on the sides, divide the space and form three naves; the entablature of the central nave supports bundles of barrel arches. The ceiling is divided into bays, each of which forms elliptical domes on which the same motif as the central dome is found, giving the effect of a delicate embroidery in pastel shades. The central altar is a masterpiece of inlay, made with polychrome marbles that create a play of light and color.

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36.6 km

Ferrandina

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful city, here is some info and a link where you can find even more information. Absolutely worth a visit! "Founded in the fifteenth century by Federico and Isabella of Aragon, it stands out for its white houses leaning against each other almost like horror vacui which create a unique and easily recognizable panorama. "
Reference link basilicataturistica.it/territori/ferrandina

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