Catania: Baroque Architecture
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Catania Cathedral
Massive cathedral with a baroque facade Catania Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of Saint Agatha, stands as a monumental symbol of faith and resilience in the heart of Catania, Italy. Dedicated to the city's patron saint, St. Agatha, the cathedral is not only a place of worship but also a repository of...
San Nicolò l'Arena
San Nicolò l'Arena, Catania, is a monumental church that stands as a testament to Sicily's rich history and architectural grandeur. Nestled in the vibrant city of Catania, this church is one of the largest in Italy and is renowned for its impressive Baroque style.
Palazzo Biscari
Palazzo Biscari is a baroque gem nestled in the heart of Catania, a vibrant city on the east coast of Sicily, Italy. This historic palace, which doubles as a museum, stands as a testament to the wealth and grandeur of the Sicilian nobility of the 18th century.
Monastery of San Nicolò l'Arena
The Monastery of San Nicolò l'Arena in Catania, Sicily is a former Benedictine monastery, located on Piazza Dante 30 in the city of Catania, region of Sicily, Italy. After the Mafra, this abbey is the second largest Benedictine monastery in Europe.
Palazzo Tezzano
The Palazzo Tezzano is a monumental palace in Piazza Stesicoro, in the center of Catania, Sicily, southern Italy. The via Etnea, with prominent shops, bisects the Piazza; this palazzo rises at the northwest intersection with this via, across from the white stone, neoclassical Palazzo Paterno del Toscano.
Basilica Maria Santissima dell'Elemosina
Baroque-style church dating to 1768 The Ancient Royal and Eminent Basilica Collegiate of Our Lady of the Alms better known as Basilica della Colleggiata is a church in Catania, Sicily, southern Italy. Finished in 1794, it is an example of Sicilian Baroque.
Teatro Massimo Bellini
1890 opera house honoring local composer The Teatro Massimo Bellini is an opera house located on Piazza Vincenzo Bellini in Catania, Sicily, southern Italy. Named after the local-born composer Vincenzo Bellini, it was inaugurated on 31 May 1890 with a performance of the composer's masterwork, Norma.
Palazzo degli Elefanti
17th-century palace and current town hall Palazzo degli Elefanti is a historical building in Catania, region of Sicily, southern Italy. It currently houses the city's Town Hall. In the past, the prior building was also known as the Palazzo Senatorio or Loggia Senatoria.
San Benedetto
Historic church with a baroque interior San Benedetto is a late-Baroque architecture, Roman Catholic church and former Benedictine monastery in the city Catania, Sicily, southern Italy.
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