Santa Caterina

Santa Caterina is a baroque church in Asti featuring an oval main space with four surrounding chapels beneath an elliptical dome reaching about 35 meters high. The layout creates a balanced relationship between the central area and the smaller chapel spaces that ring it.

Construction of the church began in 1766 on the site of a former religious complex, with the consecration taking place in 1818. This extended building period shows how the structure gradually took shape over several decades.

The church displays fourteen panels depicting scenes along its interior walls and features three white stucco figures on the main altar representing spiritual virtues. These works shape how visitors move through and experience the sacred space.

The church sits in central Asti on Corso Umberto with regular opening hours for religious services and architectural visits. Its central location makes it easy to reach on foot and combine with other sights in the city.

The neoclassical facade combines red terracotta and light plaster with Corinthian columns supporting a central triangular pediment above the entrance. This mix of materials and classical elements sets the exterior apart from the baroque interior.

Location: Asti

Inception: 1766

Architectural style: baroque architecture

GPS coordinates: 44.89850,8.19564

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:43