Santa Lucia, Renaissance Revival church in Reggio Calabria, Italy

Santa Lucia is a church building in Renaissance Revival style located in Reggio Calabria with balanced proportions and classical columns throughout. The facade and interior feature ornamental details such as shell-shaped niches and an elaborately designed altar space.

The parish of Santa Lucia was founded by archbishop Annibale D'Afflitto on 10 April 1629; its boundaries were enlarged in 1783 by monsignor Capobianco and from 1798 it was an urban parish. The present church, in Renaissance style, was built in 1930 to a design by the Carmelite father Cesare Umberto Angelini, in the centre of Reggio Calabria on via XXV Luglio.

The parish is dedicated to Saint Lucy, whose feast on 13 December is still observed here. In a side-aisle niche stands an old wooden statue of the saint, framed by a mosaic and bas-reliefs showing scenes of her life and martyrdom.

The church is open to visitors throughout the day and provides straightforward access for exploring its architectural features. It is helpful to be aware of any scheduled worship times if planning a visit around those periods.

The 1629 date belongs to the parish founded by Archbishop Annibale D'Afflitto, not to the building: the present church was built in 1930 to a design by the Carmelite father Cesare Umberto Angelini. Inside, the main altar holds a sculpture group by Michele di Raco set within the apse mosaic by Gisa D'Ortona.