San Domenico Church

Noto, Italy

San Domenico is a Baroque-style, Roman Catholic church and monastery erected between 1703 and 1727 using designs by Rosario Gagliardi.

The interior has three naves with polychrome marble side altars. The interior has a rich stucco decoration. The third altar to the left depicts a sculpted crucifixion with scenes of the Passion. Others depict a St Dominic receiving the Holy Spirit and a Madonna of the Rosary (1712) by Vito D’Anna. The main altar has a depiction of the Madonna of the Rosary in a gilded wooden ciborium designed by Antonio Basile.

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Via Giovanni Bovio 2, Noto, Italy
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Founded: 1703-1727
Category: Religious sites in Italy

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Dan M (3 years ago)
Beautiful Church adjoining the Fontana d'Ercole The Church is interesting inside but I preferred the view from outside with the beautiful small garden right in front of it and the Fontana d'Ercole in its middle. We had a beautiful weather in September, not to hot in the morning and strolling the streets of Notto we came to a stop in front of this garden with the facade of the Church. It was a beautiful view. I have attached several pictures to give you a glimpse of it.
Татьяна Лифаничева (3 years ago)
Beautiful architecture
Татьяна Бушева (3 years ago)
Beautiful architecture
Serg Paulo (4 years ago)
Thanks God ! This church has a some investment.
Serg Paulo (4 years ago)
Thanks God ! This church has a some investment.
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