Historic Churches
This collection highlights ten of Sicily’s most remarkable historic churches in the Siracusa area, featuring diverse architectural styles from ancient to 20th century. Among them are Baroque masterpieces, Norman-influenced structures, and sites housing precious artworks like Caravaggio’s altarpiece, reflecting the region’s rich religious and cultural heritage.
A Cathedral of Syracuse
The Cathedral of Syracuse, formally the Cattedrale metropolitana della Natività di Maria Santissima, is an ancient Catholic church in…
B Noto Cathedral
Noto Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Noto in Sicily, Italy.
C Basilica Madonna delle Lacrime
The Basilica of the Madonna delle Lacrime, also called Madonnina delle Lacrime is a 20th-century Roman Catholic Marian shrine church in…
D Basilica of St. Lucia
An impressive structure with visible Norman influences. The one thing to notice is the brilliant altarpiece by Caravaggio.
E Chiesa di Santa Chiara
Located on Corso Vittorio Emanuele, adjacent to the former Benedictine monastery of the Most Holy Savior.
F San Carlo al Corso, Noto
San Carlo al Corso is a Baroque-style, Roman Catholic church located on Corso Vittorio Emanuele #119 in the town of Noto, region of Sicily,…
G Chiesa di San Francesco d’Assisi all’Immacolata
Church
H Basilica del Santissimo Salvatore
Church
I San Sebastiano, Palazzolo Acreide
San Sebastiano is a Baroque style church in the town of Palazzolo Acreide, province of Siracusa, region of Sicily, Italy.
J Chiesa di San Nicolò dei Cordari
One of the earliest churches built in Siracusa.
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