Sant'Orsola Church

Palermo, Italy

Sant'Orsola Church was built for the 'Compagnia di Sant'Orsola' (Brotherhood of Saint Ursula), a group of believers which was founded in 1564 in the neighbouring church of Santi Quaranta Martiri Pisani al Casalotto.

The church was open to the public in 1662. The nave, and maybe the entire building, was designed by Giacomo Amato. In 1672 a beautification work started. During this period the building was decorated with stuccos and paintings. In the following century another beautification work was made. As a result of these actions, the church houses several artworks of important Sicilian artists.

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Founded: 1662
Category: Religious sites in Italy

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Raf Ior (2 years ago)
We visited the church on the occasion of the event "the way of treasures" and we were struck by the works of Serpotta exhibited inside, perhaps less known than others, but always of great value. Among the curiosities of this church is the presence of skulls depicted both at the entrance and inside, as if to remind us of the transience of existence.
Marco Ferraglioni (2 years ago)
Superb church, finished in 1662, beautiful frescoes and statues, open for visits and masses
Sarah Maria Messina (3 years ago)
Spectacular place of worship. A little gem in the historic center of Palermo.
Valeria Perricone (5 years ago)
Suggestive, I went exclusively to the stuccoes of Serpotta, but also the paintings deserve
Fabio (5 years ago)
One of the Baroque jewels of Palermo. Free admission, if you pass by those parts it is worth a visit.
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