Cuba di Santa Domenica, Byzantine chapel in Castiglione di Sicilia, Italy.
The Cuba di Santa Domenica features three naves, a transept, and an apsidal chapel, forming a T-shaped layout typical of longitudinal churches.
Initially dated to the 7th-9th centuries, recent analysis places the construction between the 10th and 11th centuries during Islamic and Norman rule.
The interior walls once displayed Byzantine frescoes, while the geometric patterns of the internal arches reflect Islamic architectural influences.
The chapel maintains its original entrance portal and Romanesque triple-arched window, with natural light entering through strategic openings in the dome.
Archaeological excavations in the 1990s revealed skeletal remains near the chapel, indicating the presence of a rural cemetery for a small community.
Location: Castiglione di Sicilia
Architectural style: Byzantine architecture, Early Christian architecture
Address: Contrada Santa Domenica
GPS coordinates: 37.88781,15.10377
Latest update: March 4, 2025 13:04
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