San Matteo al Cassaro

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San Matteo al Cassaro, Baroque Catholic church in central Palermo, Italy

The church features a white and gray marble facade with statues of saints and decorative elements along Via Vittorio Emanuele.

Construction of San Matteo al Cassaro started in 1633 under architect Mariano Smiriglio and reached completion in 1664 with contributions from Gaspare Guercio.

The interior contains numerous artworks from Sicilian masters, including paintings by Vito D'Anna and decorative elements by Giacomo Serpotta from the 1700s.

The church stands one block east of Quattro Canti intersection, measuring 35 meters in length and 18 meters in width with three naves.

The dome rests on four pillars and receives light through eight large windows, featuring a fresco dedicated to the Triumph of Mary's Name.

Location: Palermo

Inception: 1647

Architects: Mariano Smiriglio

Architectural style: baroque architecture

Website: https://guardiedeltempio.com/chiesa-san-matteo

GPS coordinates: 38.11646,13.36257

Latest update: March 11, 2025 16:07

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