San Giuseppe dei Teatini, Baroque church near Quattro Canti, Palermo, Italy
The church interior features three naves separated by monolithic columns, with a deep chancel, semicircular apse, and soaring dome above the transept.
Construction began in 1612 under Theatine architect Pietro Caracciolo and was completed in 1645, with the main facade finished in neoclassical style in 1844.
The central nave vault displays seventeenth-century frescoes by Filippo Tancredi depicting scenes from Saint Gaetano's life, while the dome portrays Saint Andrea Avellino's triumph.
The church opens Monday through Wednesday from 9:00 to 13:00, Thursday through Saturday from 9:00 to 17:00, with an entrance fee of 3 euros.
Below the church, visitors can access an underground chapel dedicated to Madonna della Provvidenza, containing a water source believed to possess healing properties.
Location: Palermo
Inception: 1677
Architectural style: baroque architecture
GPS coordinates: 38.11521,13.36154
Latest update: May 13, 2025 00:54
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