Sant'Ignazio all'Olivella

Church of Saint'Ignatius
Chiesa di Sant'Ignazio all'Olivella (in Italian)

Façade of the church
Basic information
Location Palermo, Italy
Geographic coordinates 38°07′14.34″N 13°21′38.63″E / 38.1206500°N 13.3607306°E / 38.1206500; 13.3607306Coordinates: 38°07′14.34″N 13°21′38.63″E / 38.1206500°N 13.3607306°E / 38.1206500; 13.3607306
Affiliation Roman Catholic
Rite Roman Rite
Province Archdiocese of Palermo
Country Italy
Year consecrated 1711
Architectural description
Architect(s) Antonio Muttone
Architectural style Baroque
Groundbreaking 1598
Completed 1622

The Church of Saint Ignatius (Italian: Chiesa di Sant'Ignazio or Sant'Ignazio all'Olivella) is a Baroque church of Palermo. It is located in the ancient neighbourhood of the Olivella, in the quarter of the Loggia, within the historic centre of Palermo.

The church belongs to the Congregation of the Oratory of Saint Philip Neri and was built starting in 1598. It is located near the former house of the congregation, now Regional Archeological Museum Antonio Salinas, and the Saint Catherine Oratory. It is believed that during 12th century Saint Rosalia, patron saint of Palermo, has lived in this area together her family.


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