Basilica Santa Caterina, Minor basilica in Pedara, Italy.
The basilica features three naves supported by round arches, with a facade displaying contrasting dark gray lava stone and light gray plaster elements.
Construction began in 1695 after previous churches were damaged by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, leading residents to relocate southward for the new structure.
The interior walls display frescoes by Giovanni Lo Coco depicting scenes from the lives of Saint John the Baptist and Saint Catherine of Alexandria.
Visitors access the basilica through a wide churchyard with steps, while its 50-meter bell tower serves as a reference point in the town.
The spire features polychrome tiles on its roof, representing one of the most notable examples of this architectural detail in Sicily.
Location: Pedara
Inception: 1695
Architectural style: Sicilian Baroque
GPS coordinates: 37.61884,15.06122
Latest update: June 13, 2025 19:03
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