Chiesa Collegiata is one of the places to be visited when you come to Catania. The Basilica of the Collegiata is situated on the way to Etna and is in close proximity to the University of Catania. The Chiesa Collegiata was built in the beginning of the 700 . This also suffered destruction like most parts of the city by the earthquake of 1693. The exterior of the church is a splendid example of Catanese baroque structure and was designed by Stefano Ittar.
There are two orders in façade and in the first order there are six columns in stone surmounted by one balustrade. There is stone centers and four huge statues of saint Peter, saint Paul, Sant'Agata and Apollonia saint are there on the sides. The church bells are built in wrought iron. In the nave there are frescoes of Giuseppe Sciuti .In the interior of Chiesa Collegiata there is a Latin cross and the nave is restricted by eight pillars.
Further down the navata is the altar where you will find the Immaculate one placed. This is well protected by a balustrade in marble where you will find the beautiful statue of the Madonna . In the apse of the navata is placed the greater altar which has the iconic figure of Madonna with Child. Inside the church which is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Catania there is a chorus which is provided with 36 stalls. On the cupola you will find beautiful frescoes of images of the Virgin Blessed soul Maria with angels. The façade of Chiesa Collegiata is in white limestone and is in marked with the black lava stone buildings of the city. On your Catania tours this church is worth a visit.
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