Itiner·Art - Conoscere San Cataldo
Piazza Papa Giovanni XXIII, 2 93017 San Cataldo, Sicilia Italia
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The Calvary

The Calvary

The actual structure is unique of its kind, with a central body and two semicircular side wings. It has eighteen panels representing fourteen of the stations of Via Crucis and four of Via Lucis.

The Calvary is a sacred place in a town. In San Cataldo, during Holy Week, the misteries are staged. During the 19th century the Calvary was situated on a cave that also served as church. Then a new place was chosen and a chapel was erected and three crosses were put up. The actual structure is unique of its kind, with a central body and two semicircular side wings. Eighteen panels representing fourteen of the stations of Via Crucis and four of Via Lucis have been preserved in the chapel for years and they are the result of the mastery of artisans coming from different parts of Italy.

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Our Lord of Mistery's church is just opposite the Calvary. It was built in 1770 but it was rebuilt after II World War and was consecrated to St. Francis of Assisi and recently it was consecrated to Christ Crucified. The style is simple, the bell tower is bare of bell.

The Calvary

Piazza Calvario, 93017 San Cataldo (CL)
0.9 Km
da Chiesa di San Giuseppe

Other Waypoints for Centro Storico View Itinerary

a

The Clock Tower

In 1780 the clock was installed but in 1959 the tower was demolished. The strategic location of the tower is perfect for the observer who wants to have an overview of the town.

b

Our Lady of the Chian's Church

The church was built in 1849. It was opened in 1868; its exterior style is simple, the facade was restored during 1950s.

c

The Calvary

The actual structure is unique of its kind, with a central body and two semicircular side wings. It has eighteen panels representing fourteen of the stations of Via Crucis and four of Via Lucis.

d

St. Joseph's Church

The facade was inspired by Renaissance canons. The cement statues of st. Joseph and Christ the King were placed in 1930. The interior of the church has a barrel vault decorated with stucco.

e

Furca Quarter

The boundary walls included the actual area of Regina Elena street, Bellomo street and Roma street. The artificial caves are proof of the existence of a necropolis.

f

Mother Church

The church was opened in 1620, wanted by baron Nicolò Galletti. The structure was built partly on calcareous rock and partly on the ground.

g

Our Lady of Mercy's Church

The construction of the church dates back to the 1600s. In 1968 the church was opened. In 2014 it was restored again.

h

Galletti's Palace

Galletti's Palace was built during the 19th century and it is situated in the old main street. It consisted of two bodies in different levels linked up by a ramp, but today only the upper body remains.

i

Soul's in Purgatory's Church

During the second half of 18th century the parish was managed by Our Lord of Misteries' confraternity until 1820, then the building went to ruin and twenty years later it was rebuilt

l

St. Lucy's Church

During the first half of the 19th century the church was completely in ruins so in 1860 it was rebuilt and dedicated to Our Lady of Providence.

m

Our Lady of the Rosary's Church

The church has a bell tower and a clock was installed in 1890. The church has the nave and a barrel vault decorated with stucco works by Calogero Seste.

n

Cannoli Square

Seventeenth-century fountain built by the Galletti family, in order to supply the area of the town with water.

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