San Placido, Baroque church in central Catania, Italy
The San Placido church features a tripartite facade with tall pilasters and Corinthian capitals, showcasing white stucco and gold leaf interior decorations.
The church, established in 1409 on the site of an ancient Roman temple dedicated to Bacchus, was rebuilt after the devastating earthquake of 1693.
The monastery section of San Placido now functions as the State Archives of Catania and includes the Palace of Culture for exhibitions.
Visitors can access the church through a concave central entrance at the top of the staircase, leading into a single-nave interior space.
The structure incorporates construction materials from both Taormina and Siracusa, with a distinctive Borrominiesque facade design by architect Stefano Ittar.
Location: Catania
Inception: 1409
Architects: Stefano Ittar
Architectural style: baroque architecture
GPS coordinates: 37.50294,15.09012
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:56
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