Catholic building of worship, which today appears as one of the most complex, from an artistic and architectural point of view, in the entire medieval village of Ferla... #tuttitaly
In the heart of the medieval village of Ferla, in the Free Municipal Consortium of Syracuse, stands the impressive Church of Sant'Antonio Abate. This Catholic place of worship represents one of the most complex artistic and architectural buildings in the entire town.
Its history dates back to the earthquake of 1693 when the current Church was built to replace a previous construction in front of the Church of Carmine. After approximately fifty years, the lengthy construction process was only completed in 1760. However, in 1908, the facade of the building suffered severe damage due to an earthquake that struck the entire province of Syracuse.
The architecture of the Church of Sant'Antonio Abate is an example of Ibleo Baroque, with Rococo influences typical of the 18th century. On the outside, the building is articulated and decorated with rich details: the facade is characterized by three concave bodies and a portal on the ground floor, while numerous niches adorn the structure.
Inside, the Church is developed with a Greek cross plan and houses several chapels, two Oratories, and numerous works of art. Among the most significant works are the Triumph of Sant'Antonio in the Four Continents of the Earth, frescoed by Giuseppe Crestadoro, and the anonymous painting of the Assumption of the Madonna.
Numerous statues, stuccoes, and sacred furnishings from the 18th century further enrich the environment.
The building is located along the evocative Via Sacra, also known as Via Vittorio Emanuele. This road crosses the village and connects to four other sacred buildings of notable artistic interest: the Church of Carmine, the Mother Church, the Church of San Sebastiano, and the Church of Santa Maria.
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