Church of S. Nicolò la Latina
LOCATION:
Piazza S. Nicolo
DATING:
XII century
DESCRIPTION:
Founded by the Norman Countess Juliet, in the period between 1100 and 1136. In Byzantine style. Dedicated to S. Nicolò di Bari, it was called "La Latina" because the annexed onastery in 1172 became a priory under the control of the Abbey of San Filippo d'Agirò in turn dependent on the Monastery of S. Maria della Latina in Jerusalem. The façade in local limestone has a round portal and three windows above which only the central one is open. The interior has a single nave and a geometric Latin cross shape, preserving only a painting of San Nicolò and a Byzantine-style crucifix.
Card insertion: Ignazio Caloggero
Information contributions: Web, Region of Sicily
Photo: web
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