Sant'Agata alla Guilla, Gothic church in Capo district, Palermo, Italy
The church features a Renaissance portal supported by columns adorned with allegorical figures and floral motifs on its austere facade.
Between the 12th and 13th centuries, the church was constructed near an ancient gate called Porta di Sant'Agata alla Guilla, demolished in the 15th century.
The building received its name from a Roman villa where Saint Agatha sought refuge during the persecution by proconsul Quinziano.
Following a structural restoration in 1995, the church remains closed to visitors, with its sacred furnishings transferred to other religious buildings.
In 1685, a conservatory for reformed prostitutes was established next to the church, marking its role in social rehabilitation programs.
Location: Palermo
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
GPS coordinates: 38.11566,13.35651
Latest update: March 6, 2025 11:33
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