San Francesco di Paola, Lentini
San Francesco di Paola is a Roman Catholic parish church located on via Conte Alaimo, 116, in the town of Lentini, province of Syracuse, Sicily, Italy.
| San Francesco di Paola | |
|---|---|
 Facade and stairs leading to church | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Catholic Church |
| Location | |
| Location | Lentini, Italy |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Church |
| Style | Baroque |
History and description
Central nave looking towards apse
The present church was rebuilt after the 1693 Sicily earthquake and completed in 1762. Awkwardly placed at a corner, the church is accessed by scenic broad stairs. The facade is simple. At the west flank is the single bell tower. In the superior tympanum above the portal is a half bust of the titular saint with his staff. The interiors display a sober neoclassical style with some stucco decoration.[1]
References
- "Lentini: Le Chiese". LentiniOnline.it (in Italian). Retrieved 3 November 2021.
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