Monument sights in Maratea
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Redentore
The Redentore is an omniscient presence in Maratea, an enormous marble Christ dominating the peak of Monte San Biagio (624m). It was built in 1965 by Bruno Innocenti and, in case you're wondering, it isn't as tall as the 30m Christ in Rio di Janeiro - but with its outstretched arms it is no less impressive. Drive up the winding 5km road from Maratea for a closer look at the statue which, curiously, has its back turned to one of the finest views of the Golfo di Policastro on the entire coastline.
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Santuario di San Biagio
Originally built in the 6th to 7th century on the site of a pagan temple dedicated to Minerva, the remains of San Biagio, Maratea's patron saint, are preserved in a white marble urn inside.
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Chiesa dell'Annunziata
Look for the obelisk of San Biagio in front of the Chiesa dell'Annunziata; the marble column was apparently salvaged from the sea.
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