Church of San Paolo - Palazzolo Acreide
The Church of S. Paolo (patron saint of the city) was built around the middle of the seventeenth century on the same site where a small church dedicated to S. Sofia already existed. The building was destroyed by the terrible earthquake of 1693 but its rebuilding immediately began, probably based on a project by Vincenzo Sinatra. It is assumed that the reconstruction of the Church of San Paolo was completed between 1720 and 1730. The Church represents one of the most beautiful and interesting examples of the local Baroque: it has a fine staircase arranged on two ramps of different widths and a splendid tower facade. , divided into three orders cadenced by arches and columns with Corinthian capitals. Of great visual effect are the large portico, the beautiful portal, the refined bell tower, the rich sculptural decorations, the friezes and statues that enrich the façade. The Church has a basilica shape with three naves with two side apses that enclose the two minor naves; inside there are eleven altars, a precious 700th century crucifix, an ancient organ, several XNUMXth century paintings by the painter Joseph Crestadoro.
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