Piazza Armerina Cathedral, Baroque cathedral in Piazza Armerina, Italy.
Piazza Armerina Cathedral is a baroque church with a white stone facade decorated with intricate carvings and flanked by twin bell towers. The interior features a large barrel vault ceiling and several chapels with religious artworks arranged along the walls.
Construction started in 1604 on the foundations of an older 15th-century church, with a dome added in 1768. This expansion reflects the architectural changes that took place across the region during the baroque period.
The sanctuary holds a Byzantine mosaic that draws visitors into the interior space upon arrival. The religious art collection speaks to connections with medieval rulers and their legacies.
The building is open daily, although religious services may affect access at certain times. An adjoining museum provides additional information about the collections and the architecture of the space.
A double-sided crucifix hangs in the interior showing Christ's crucifixion on one side and his resurrection on the other. This crafted piece allows visitors to view two central moments of Christian faith in a single object.
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