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Alessandro Cutelli (3 months ago)
Late medieval church dedicated to the Madonna della Catena and located near the port. Here, in fact, there was a long chain that was stretched up to the "Castello a mare" with the aim of protecting the entrance to the commercial port of the city. The external aspect reveals a Renaissance style with some Norman influences in the use of the lowered arches of the gallery, while the internal structure recalls, in the use of the ribbed cross vaults, the Italian late-Gothic tradition. Do not miss the fresco located in the second side chapel on the right, depicting the nursing Virgin, known as the Madonna delle Grazie, and dating back to the 14th century. A.D. On the sides of the Marian fresco there are testimonies of paintings dating back to the post-Tridentine period, which had covered the original fresco due to the nakedness of the Virgin's breast. Access to the church, outside of religious ceremonies, is via the purchase of a ticket of only € 2.5, with a possible discount if you have already visited the churches of the Palermo circuit.
Late medieval church dedicated to the Madonna della Catena and located near the port. Here, in fact, there was a long chain that was stretched up to the "Castello a mare" with the aim of protecting the entrance to the commercial port of the city. The external aspect reveals a Renaissance style with some Norman influences in the use of the lowered arches of the gallery, while the internal structure recalls, in the use of the ribbed cross vaults, the Italian late-Gothic tradition. Do not miss the fresco located in the second side chapel on the right, depicting the nursing Virgin, known as the Madonna delle Grazie, and dating back to the 14th century. A.D. On the sides of the Marian fresco there are testimonies of paintings dating back to the post-Tridentine period, which had covered the original fresco due to the nakedness of the Virgin's breast. Access to the church, outside of religious ceremonies, is via the purchase of a ticket of only € 2.5, with a possible discount if you have already visited the churches of the Palermo circuit.
Adriana Anello (15 months ago)
Married in this church .. the most beautiful church in Palermo for me .. I have always wanted for my wedding a church with a large and high staircase and this is fantastic .. the place where it is located is beautiful .. di facing the Cala .. 5 stars definitely sicuramente
Married in this church .. the most beautiful church in Palermo for me .. I have always wanted for my wedding a church with a large and high staircase and this is fantastic .. the place where it is located is beautiful .. di facing the Cala .. 5 stars definitely sicuramente
Kuala Bound (2 years ago)
Built basically in Gothic Catalan style derives its name from a nearby chain blocking entrance to the harbour. Among various tombs there is also a Roman sarcophagus! P.S. Restart is a good idea not so well functioning.
Built basically in Gothic Catalan style derives its name from a nearby chain blocking entrance to the harbour. Among various tombs there is also a Roman sarcophagus! P.S. Restart is a good idea not so well functioning.
Kuala Bound (2 years ago)
Built basically in Gothic Catalan style derives its name from a nearby chain blocking entrance to the harbour. Among various tombs there is also a Roman sarcophagus! P.S. Restart is a good idea not so well functioning.
Built basically in Gothic Catalan style derives its name from a nearby chain blocking entrance to the harbour. Among various tombs there is also a Roman sarcophagus! P.S. Restart is a good idea not so well functioning.
Francesco Galletta (2 years ago)
In the entrance portal, the church brings together Catalan elements, such as the lowered arch, mixed with the Renaissance, such as columns with capitals. It was built on a project by Matteo Carnilivari, an important Sicilian architect, between 1490 and 1520. The whole of the facade is very characteristic thanks to the very high staircase (however redone in its current form in 1845). The interior, very rich, is in line with the exterior. Nice location next to the Cala and Kalsa square. It is often used for important weddings.
In the entrance portal, the church brings together Catalan elements, such as the lowered arch, mixed with the Renaissance, such as columns with capitals. It was built on a project by Matteo Carnilivari, an important Sicilian architect, between 1490 and 1520. The whole of the facade is very characteristic thanks to the very high staircase (however redone in its current form in 1845). The interior, very rich, is in line with the exterior. Nice location next to the Cala and Kalsa square. It is often used for important weddings.
