San Benedetto, Catania, Baroque church along Via Crociferi, Catania, Italy
The San Benedetto church displays elaborate marble decorations, with a tall facade featuring statues representing Fortitude and Temperance on both sides of the entrance.
The original structure from 1334 was destroyed by the 1693 earthquake, leading to its reconstruction between 1704 and 1713 under architect Giovanni Battista Vaccarini.
The interior contains notable frescoes by Giovanni Tuccari depicting the Life of Saint Benedict, completed between 1726 and 1729 across the vault and semi-dome.
The church maintains regular visiting hours on Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with an entrance fee of 5 euros.
The monumental Angel's Staircase leads to the main entrance, featuring marble statues of angels and decorated iron railings that exemplify Sicilian craftsmanship.
Location: Catania
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Email: benedettineviacrociferi@gmail.com
GPS coordinates: 37.50369,15.08447
Latest update: March 9, 2025 08:28
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