Santa Maria di Monte Oliveto, Baroque church in central Palermo, Italy.
The building presents a central portal with gray marble columns, Ionic capitals, and a crowned coat of arms held by two angels above the entrance.
The church construction began in 1620 and concluded in 1623 under the direction of architect Mariano Smiriglio, following early Baroque architectural principles.
The interior features frescoes by Pietro Novelli depicting the Ascension of Christ, completed in 1634, alongside intricate stucco decorations by the Serpotta brothers.
The church stands on Via dell'Incoronazione, facing the apses of Palermo Cathedral, and currently functions as part of the Archbishop's Seminary.
The sacristy, known as the Spatafora Sisters Chapel, contains mixed marble altars and theatrical displays attributed to Procopio Serpotta's craftsmanship.
Location: Palermo
Inception: 1620
Architectural style: baroque architecture
GPS coordinates: 38.11483,13.35619
Latest update: March 15, 2025 17:09
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