Santa Maria in Cielo Assunta

Santa Maria in Cielo Assunta is a parish church in Savoca built in Renaissance style with a single nave and six chapels. The structure displays traditional architectural features of the period with carefully designed interior spaces.

The church was built in 1736 on the ruins of an earlier building destroyed by the 1702 earthquake. Its consecration in 1743 marked the restoration of religious life after this natural disaster.

The church holds two statues of the Virgin Mary, including the Madonna di Piedirocca, and displays a 16th-century baptismal font crafted by Bartolomeo Torresani. These religious artworks reflect the devotion that has shaped this community for centuries.

The church is open regularly for religious services and visitor access during set hours. It is best to check local information before arriving, as opening times may vary depending on the season.

A section of the apse from the earlier Romanesque church serves as a memorial space for those lost in 20th-century conflicts. This quiet area holds personal stories and connects multiple periods of history within one building.

Location: Savoca

Inception: 1736

Architects: Trimarchi

Architectural style: Renaissance architecture

Website: http://turismo.comune.savoca.me.it/monumenti.htm

GPS coordinates: 37.95232,15.33954

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:00