Sant'Agata al Borgo, Baroque church in Catania, Italy
Sant'Agata al Borgo stands on the northern side of Piazza Cavour, featuring a single nave decorated with early 18th-century frescoes by Giovanni Lo Coco.
The church was constructed in 1669 to serve villagers displaced by Mount Etna's eruption, then rebuilt in 1709 following the devastating 1693 earthquake.
The apse frescoes display scenes from Saint Agatha's life, reflecting the strong connection between the church and Catania's patron saint.
The church remains an active place of worship, with multiple side altars dedicated to different saints, including Saint Anthony of Padua and Saint Joseph.
A commemorative plaque on the facade records a procession that carried Saint Agatha's veil after the 1908 Messina earthquake.
Location: Catania
Inception: 1669
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Website: http://santagataalborgo.it
GPS coordinates: 37.51820,15.08333
Latest update: March 6, 2025 05:42
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