San Francesco all'Immacolata, Gothic church in Messina, Italy.
The church features a 44-meter single nave with pointed arches along its sides and a wooden ceiling decorated with traditional elements.
Established in 1254 under Pope Alexander IV's blessing, the church became the first Franciscan temple in Sicily just 28 years after Saint Francis's death.
The interior holds a silver statue of the Immaculate Conception from the 17th century, displayed in a dedicated chapel within the church.
Located at Corso Vittorio Emanuele 142 in Messina, the church opens its doors daily between 5:30 PM and 7:00 PM without entrance fees.
The church contains the tombs of King Federico III of Aragon and his mother Elisabeth, marking its status as a former royal chapel.
Location: Messina
Inception: 1254
Architectural style: Gothic art
Website: http://messinaweb.eu/home.php?page_id=127&id=1
GPS coordinates: 38.19826,15.55376
Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:44
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