Chiesa di Sant'Agata la Vetere, Catholic church in San Biagio district, Catania, Italy.
The church features a single nave design with a limestone facade, central portal entrance, and numerous marble inscriptions within its interior walls.
The building served as Catania's first cathedral from 380 to 1094, marking the beginning of organized Christian worship in the region.
The crypt beneath the church stored Saint Agatha's relics for over 500 years, making it a central location for religious devotion.
Located on Via Santa Maddalena, the church stands 1.5 meters higher than its original position due to reconstruction after the 1693 earthquake.
The structure incorporates elements from multiple rebuildings, including underground sections that survived numerous volcanic eruptions and earthquakes.
Location: Catania
Architectural style: Baroque
Website: http://santagatalavetere.it/site
GPS coordinates: 37.50701,15.08365
Latest update: March 4, 2025 14:52
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