Baroque church housing a copy of Caravaggio's masterpiece
beautiful church
free access
st lucia history
processione
ornate church
wheelchair accessible entrance
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Via Santa Lucia alla Badia, 2, 96100 Siracusa SR, ItalyGet directions
Wheelchair accessible entrance
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P B
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13th of December, Syracuse, Sicily, the hearth of saint Lucy blesses everybody during the yearly "Processione" through the road and streets of this very ancient town, founded by the Greeks over 2.700 years ago
Steve D.
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Beautiful ornate church set in archaeological Square with lots of other historic buildings in vicinity. Nice frescoes on walls and ceilings.
DC
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The Caravaggio is no longer here. You're looking at a poster of it. There's a small sign at the cashier that tells you the Caravaggio has been moved to the Basilica of Saint Lucia 'al Sepolcro'. Pretty church, though.
Stefano
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St. Lucia’s church is just few steps away from the main cathedral in Ortigia. No ticket is needed and usually it’s not too busy. Feel free to seat and admire the architecture and paintings. There are few written notes here and there about the church and St. Lucia history. Worth a quick visit while you are in the main square. Please be always respectful when visiting such places.
Zongle
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The combination of its Baroque architecture and the presence of Caravaggio's renowned painting makes it a notable destination. Really enjoy strolling through the square, taking in the architectural beauty and cultural richness of the surroundings.
Duncan G.
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Note: The Caravaggio is now is the Santa Lucia church in Siracusa (Santuario di Santa Lucia al Sepolcro), this church has a copy. First and second Sunday of May the statue of Santa Lucia is paraded. Also her Saint’s day 13 December.
Raimond
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Beautiful church, little gallery. nice clean bright inside
Michael
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A small but beautiful little church. Free access, and unlike in the cathedral you can go in with shorts and sleeves. Don't try to take pictures inside though, there is a very strict policy here and the guards will shout through a microphone if you do.