Santissima Annunziata

The Santissima Annunziata monastery displays intricate architectural elements with curved lines, ornate decorations, and symmetrical facade arrangements typical of 17th-century Italian religious buildings.

The monastery construction began in 1600, marking a period of religious expansion in Sicily during the Catholic Counter-Reformation movement.

Local religious ceremonies and processions regularly start from the monastery, maintaining centuries-old traditions of the Paternò community.

Visitors can access the monastery through the main entrance on the western side, which opens daily except during religious services and maintenance periods.

The monastery contains a collection of religious manuscripts dating from the 1600s, documenting the early religious practices of the Paternò region.

Location: Paternò

Inception: 16 century

Architectural style: baroque architecture

GPS coordinates: 37.56659,14.89686

Latest update: April 2, 2025 01:29