Porta Uzeda, Baroque city gate in Catania, Italy.
The Porta Uzeda features alternating patterns of white marble and black lava stone, connecting the Diocesan Museum to the Chierici Palace.
Duke of Camastra constructed this entrance in 1695 during the reconstruction period following the devastating earthquake that affected Catania in 1693.
The gate represents the architectural transition between Spanish rule and Sicilian building traditions, incorporating local materials into its Baroque design.
Located between Via Dusmet and Piazza Duomo, this entrance provides direct access from the city center to the ancient port area.
The gate derives its name from Juan Francisco Pacheco Téllez-Girón, Duke of Uzeda, who served as vicerè of Sicily from 1687 to 1696.
Location: Catania
Architects: Giuseppe Lanza
Architectural style: Sicilian Baroque
Address: Piazza Duomo 95124
GPS coordinates: 37.50180,15.08762
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
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