20 of Italy’s Architectural Marvels
| February 3, 2017
11. The Cathedral of St. Agatha, Catania
Because of nearby Mount Etna’s frequent eruptions, this stunning cathedral has been rebuilt many times. The current iteration features a three-tiered façade supported by statue-topped columns. The blue-tinted stone makes the cathedral a unique landmark, but it’s the interior along with the Chapel of Saint Agatha and tomb of Vincenzo Bellini that makes this building truly magnificent.
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