Ipogeo di Sant'Euplio, Underground church crypt in Catania, Italy.
The church structure includes a northern wall, western wall, and an underground crypt carved directly into solid rock with visible side niches.
Built in the 16th century on early Christian foundations, the church survived the 1693 Val di Noto earthquake but was destroyed during a 1943 Allied air raid.
The site honors Sant'Euplio, a Christian martyr who endured imprisonment and torture before execution during Emperor Diocletian's reign, 53 years after Sant'Agata's martyrdom.
Located at Via Sant'Euplio 29 near Villa Bellini, the church contains twelve plastic relief sculptures of apostles mounted on the western presbytery wall.
The underground crypt features a small altar and retains traces of ancient frescoes within its rock-carved chambers beneath the church remains.
Location: Catania
GPS coordinates: 37.50813,15.07518
Latest update: March 11, 2025 06:36
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