Santa Maria Assunta, building in Castelvetrano, Italy
Santa Maria Assunta is a church in Castelvetrano featuring a basilica layout with three naves divided by Corinthian columns and decorated capitals throughout. The ceiling displays large volutes that create an ornate appearance across the interior.
The church was constructed between 1520 and 1560 under the direction of Giovanni Vincenzo Tagliavia, the first Count of Castelvetrano. A bell tower was added in 1552 and became connected to the civic administration of the town.
The church displays religious artworks including statues of Saints Cosmas and Damian and painted scenes from the life of Mary Magdalene on its walls. These visual narratives serve as a way for visitors to encounter the spiritual stories that have been important to the local community.
Visitors should be aware that the church entrance requires climbing five steps from street level. The main entry is directly accessible from the surrounding streets.
The absidal arch was designed in 1667 by artist Gaspare Serpotta with ornamental fruit and flower garlands held up by cherubs. This elaborate decoration also frames statues of Saints Agnes and Agatha in this section.
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