Basilica Shrine of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and St. Anthony, Minor basilica and shrine in Messina, Italy.
The basilica combines Gothic, Romanesque, and Byzantine elements in its exterior design, with stained glass windows illuminating the interior spaces.
Construction of the basilica started in 1921 under the guidance of architect Letterio Savoja, establishing a new religious center in Messina.
The basilica celebrates both Jesus and Saint Anthony through regular masses, religious ceremonies, and annual feast day celebrations.
Located at coordinates 38.183702, 15.550249, the basilica welcomes visitors for religious services, baptisms, weddings, and guided architectural tours.
The structure exhibits an eclectic architectural style that incorporates multiple design elements from different periods of religious architecture.
Location: Messina
Inception: 1921
Architects: Letterio Savoja
Architectural style: eclecticism in art
Website: https://basilicaantoniana.it
GPS coordinates: 38.18370,15.55025
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:06
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