Santa Chiara, Baroque church in Noto, Italy
The Santa Chiara church features an oval-shaped nave supported by twelve stone columns, each decorated with statues of the Apostles by artist Basile.
The church, designed by architect Rosario Gagliardi in 1730 and completed in 1758, underwent significant modifications when street level changes blocked the original entrance.
The interior displays notable artworks including a 16th-century Madonna and Child statue from Noto Antica and an 1854 painting of Saint Benedict by Salvatore Lo Forte.
Visitors can access the church through Via Capponi and purchase separate tickets to climb the terrace for views of Noto Cathedral and the city skyline.
Round openings in the right wall allowed cloistered nuns from the adjacent convent to participate in services and accompany them with songs.
Location: Noto
Inception: 1730
Architects: Rosario Gagliardi
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Website: http://diocesinoto.it/pls/diocesinoto/v3_s2ew_consultazione.mostra_pagina?id_pagina=22578
GPS coordinates: 36.89050,15.07188
Latest update: March 3, 2025 07:40
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