Church of the Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani

Church of the Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani

The Church of the Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani (Italian: Chiesa della Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani) is a church in Messina, Sicily (Italy). It is an example of Norman architecture on Sicily.

The church dates from the 12th century, when Sicily was under Norman rule, on top of the ruins of an older temple dedicated to Neptune. The church is noteworthy as being a well-preserved example of Sicilian Norman architecture with its distinct mix of different cultural elements. The church displays influences from Arab and Byzantine architecture and also contains Roman elements. Particularly the apse is unusually well-preserved. The name of the church derives from merchants from Catalonia who established a presence in Messina in the 16th century.[1][2]

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References

  1. ↑ "Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani". Green Guide. Retrieved 7 February 2017.
  2. ↑ "Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani". ENIT - Italian National Tourist Board. Retrieved 7 February 2017.

Coordinates: 38°11′28.5″N 15°33′22.5″E / 38.191250°N 15.556250°E / 38.191250; 15.556250

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