Santa Lucia al Sepolcro sanctuary, Gothic sanctuary in Syracuse, Italy.
The Santa Lucia al Sepolcro sanctuary features an octagonal structure with four decorated sides facing Piazza Santa Lucia and Corinthian capitals adorned with shells.
The sanctuary stands on the location where Saint Lucy faced martyrdom in 304 AD during Emperor Diocletian's persecution, with the current building constructed in 1629.
The interior contains a significant marble statue of Saint Lucy created by Gregorio Tedeschi in 1634, placed near a bas-relief depicting symbolic medieval animals.
The sanctuary opens daily from 9 AM to noon and 4 PM to 7 PM, offering free admission and access through a double flight staircase.
The structure's construction was modified following orders from the Duke of Albuquerque, who worried the building could serve as an artillery position during sieges.
Location: Syracuse
Inception: 1100
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
Website: http://basilicasantalucia.com
GPS coordinates: 37.07286,15.29169
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:21
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