Historische religieuze bezienswaardigheden in Syracuse
Historic Churches
Syracuse's churches span from a cathedral built inside a Greek temple to the modern cone of the Madonna delle Lacrime sanctuary. In between are Norman churches, the shrine of Saint Lucy, the city's patron, and the Baroque churches of Ortigia.
Cathedral of Syracuse
A Baroque cathedral built around the Doric columns of a 5th-century BC Greek temple to Athena, still visible inside and along the side wall.
Santa Lucia alla Badia
A Baroque church on the south corner of Piazza Duomo, rebuilt after the 1693 earthquake and now used for exhibitions.
Basilica of Santa Lucia al Sepolcro
A church of Norman origin built where Saint Lucy, the patron saint of Syracuse, is said to have been martyred, with catacombs beneath.
Chiesa del Collegio
A 17th-century Jesuit church showcasing a grand Baroque facade and a spacious interior with marble altars and religious paintings.
Chiesa del Carmine
Originally dating to the 14th century and rebuilt after the 1693 earthquake, this church features a simple facade and houses various artworks dedicated to the Carmelite order.
Chiesa dello Spirito Santo
Built in the 18th century, this Baroque church is situated on the eastern seafront of Ortigia and features a distinctive white facade overlooking the sea.
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