Santa Caterina da Siena

Santa Caterina da Siena is a baroque church in the Venezia Nuova district of Livorno with an octagonal dome that rises 63 meters high. The building sits on an unfinished rectangular base and has a lantern tower on top.

Construction of the church began in 1720 under Giovanni Del Fantasia and it was consecrated in 1753. The lantern tower was not completed until 1869.

Inside you find paintings by Giorgio Vasari showing the Coronation of Mary and frescoes of the Evangelists painted by Cesare Maffei that catch your eye immediately. These artworks shape how the space feels and what people come to see when they visit.

The church sits right next to Piazza dei Domenicani and is easy to spot by its distinctive dome. It is located in the middle of the canal network of the historical Venezia Nuova district and can be reached on foot through surrounding streets.

During Napoleon's rule the building was temporarily used as a prison before returning to its religious purpose in 1822. This unusual episode from the past shows how wars and shifts in power can transform even sacred places.

Location: Livorno

Inception: 1753

Architects: Giovanni del Fantasia

Architectural style: baroque architecture

Website: http://chiesadisantacaterina.it

GPS coordinates: 43.55490,10.30823

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:00