San Giovanni dei Lebbrosi, Norman church in Palermo, Italy
The church features three naves divided by stone pillars, with a wooden roof and a central dome illuminated by single-light windows.
Robert Guiscard and Roger I of Sicily commissioned the construction of San Giovanni dei Lebbrosi in 1071 during their siege of an Arabic castle.
The church incorporates capitals with Kufic script inscriptions, demonstrating the combination of Norman architecture with Islamic artistic elements from medieval Sicily.
The building stands near the city center of Palermo at coordinates 38°06′13″N 13°22′49″E, surrounded by a garden containing ancient castle remains.
In 1150, the church complex expanded to include a hospital for leprosy patients, leading to its current name San Giovanni dei Lebbrosi.
Location: Palermo
Inception: 11 century
Architectural style: Norman Architecture of Sicily
GPS coordinates: 38.10361,13.38028
Latest update: March 10, 2025 11:52
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