Agrigento Cathedral, Minor basilica and cathedral in Agrigento, Italy
The cathedral features three naves divided by Gothic arches resting on octagonal pillars, with a painted wooden ceiling displaying Charles V's double-headed eagle.
Founded in 1001 and consecrated in 1099, the cathedral marked the restoration of the bishop's seat in Agrigento after a period of disruption.
The cathedral incorporates Norman-Arab-Byzantine, Chiaramonte, Sicilian Baroque, and Renaissance architectural elements, reflecting Sicily's multicultural heritage through centuries.
During November maintenance closure, Sunday masses take place at the nearby Church of S. Alfonso at 08:30, 11:30, and 20:00.
The cathedral archives contain an unexplained 17th-century manuscript known as the devil's letter, filled with indecipherable characters addressed to a nun.
Location: Agrigento
Inception: 11 century
Architectural style: Norman-Arab-Byzantine culture, Chiaramonte style, Sicilian Baroque, Renaissance architecture
GPS coordinates: 37.31410,13.57600
Latest update: May 12, 2025 14:44
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