Santa Teresa alla Kalsa, Baroque church in Kalsa district, Palermo, Italy
The church features a three-tiered facade with statues of Dominican saints in niches and a marble medallion depicting the Holy Family above the portal.
The Discalced Carmelite nuns initiated construction in 1688 under architect Giacomo Amato, completing this religious structure in 1706 on former Muslim cemetery grounds.
The interior displays significant artworks including the Transverberation of Saint Teresa by Borremans and four paintings representing Eucharistic Symbols by Antonio Grano.
Located at Piazza Kalsa 90133, the church holds services on Mondays and Saturdays at 7:30 and 18:30, and Sundays at 8:00, 11:00, and 18:00.
The main altar incorporates semi-precious stones including agates, amethysts, and lapis lazuli, complemented by statues of Saint Teresa and Saint Anne by Giacomo Serpotta.
Location: Palermo
Inception: 1700
Architects: Giacomo Amato
Architectural style: baroque architecture
GPS coordinates: 38.11580,13.37270
Latest update: March 4, 2025 06:43
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