Santa Caterina, Baroque church building on Corso Umberto, Taormina, Italy
The Church of Santa Caterina features a facade with pink marble columns, Corinthian capitals, and a central niche containing a statue created by Paolo Greco in 1705.
The church construction began in the first half of the 17th century after Capuchin Friars purchased the previous church site located outside the city walls in 1610.
The interior displays a marble statue from 1493 depicting Saint Catherine holding a palm branch, a book representing knowledge, and a sword symbolizing her faith.
Located 100 meters from Porta Messina in the pedestrian center, the church welcomes visitors daily between 9:00 AM and 8:00 PM without entrance fees.
The church stands upon the ruins of a Roman Odeon theater, which itself was constructed over an ancient Greek temple potentially dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite.
Location: Taormina
Architectural style: baroque architecture
GPS coordinates: 37.85387,15.28830
Latest update: March 6, 2025 01:32
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