Chiesa di Santa Lucia alla Badia
Chiesa di Santa Lucia alla Badia
Chiesa di Santa Lucia alla Badia
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11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Flavio F
New York City, NY19 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
Arriving in front of the church to see Caravaggio's painting at 11.30 on a Saturday we find it closed
At the entrance the sign says open until 12.00
It is never possible that on a day full of tourists who come from far away those who should worry about maintaining a service close without even a shred of notice to the public
Shame
At the entrance the sign says open until 12.00
It is never possible that on a day full of tourists who come from far away those who should worry about maintaining a service close without even a shred of notice to the public
Shame
Written 27 April 2024
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jshtyo
Aichi Prefecture, Japan15,401 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
This church is located in a corner of the Piazza Duomo in Syracuse, and was built just after the great earthquake of 1693. Its façade combines Baroque and Rococo styles, making it a wonderful church. Inside is Caravaggio's masterpiece, The Burial of St. Lucy, and many people visit just to see this painting.
Written 28 May 2024
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ondadimare
Italy16,694 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
…it is the Church of Santa Lucia alla Badia!!…it frames the beautiful Piazza Duomo in Syracuse!!…the very important façade in Baroque style!!…the entrance door has two columns and the symbols of martyrdom are carved above of the Saint!!...the interior has a single nave...and in the central part of the vault there is a fresco which portrays Saint Lucia led to martyrdom!!...the flooring is truly fantastic!!...made up of quadrangular painted majolica tiles! !...it is said that in this Church the famous painting by Caravaggio "the burial of Saint Lucia" was preserved for a few years!...which today can be seen exhibited in the Church of Santa Lucia al Sepolcro!!...this dedicated Church is definitely worth seeing in Santa Lucia alla Badia…if you are in those parts!!…
Written 9 October 2023
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Roby e Lucy da Sant'Anastasia (Na)
Sant'Anastasia, Italy6,711 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
It is very strange that, on 04.25.24, at 10.15 am, on a holiday day full of tourists, this church was still closed and we don't know if it was then opened. We had to settle for seeing it from the outside which is equally beautiful. The Baroque style portal and the lateral columns that support the pediment with symbols of the martyrdom of the Saint, patron saint of Syracuse. About 25 meters high, with Spanish royal coats of arms and a balcony with wrought iron railings. It was born as the seat of a 15th century monastery, and was rebuilt by the architect Luciano Caracciolo, on the orders of the mother abbess of the Cistercian nuns between 1695 and 1703 because it was destroyed by the earthquake of 1693.
Hello from Roby and Lucy from Sant'Anastasia (Naples)
Hello from Roby and Lucy from Sant'Anastasia (Naples)
Written 5 May 2024
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Giorgio T
Monleale3,800 contributions
July 2024 • Friends
The Church of Santa Lucia alla Badia, is located in the beautiful Piazza Duomo in Ortigia. Outside it is characterized by the Baroque portal between twisted columns and the decorated pediment. The interior has a single nave with four side altars, ceiling with frescoes. Floor with ceramic tiles. Well worth a visit.
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Written 11 July 2024
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laczkozsu
Debrecen, Hungary2,326 contributions
Feb 2023
This church was built for the patron saint of the city. Saint Lucia was martyred in Roman times. We went inside and walked around. We wanted to see the famous Caravaggio’s painting but we couldn’t find it, it was moved. We were a bit disappointed, but the church is worth a visit.
Written 11 February 2023
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Dan Maarek
Tel Aviv, Israel16,054 contributions
Sept 2019
No doubt you'll be on this really beautiful Piazza.
Not only for the Duomo, for the Syracuse Cathedral, but for the Piazza itself which one of the Top spot in Syracuse, if not of all Sicily.
Therefore no doubt you'll walk by this Church and it would be a good idea to walk in.
Even for a short moment, which could be a deserved break to rest a little, especially during the hot Sicilian summer, even much hotter in this scalding white piazza.
Not only for the Duomo, for the Syracuse Cathedral, but for the Piazza itself which one of the Top spot in Syracuse, if not of all Sicily.
Therefore no doubt you'll walk by this Church and it would be a good idea to walk in.
Even for a short moment, which could be a deserved break to rest a little, especially during the hot Sicilian summer, even much hotter in this scalding white piazza.
Written 30 March 2020
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redeco
Warren, MA9,291 contributions
Mar 2011 • Friends
The Basilica of Santa Lucia of the Holy Sepulchre lies at the far end of the Piazza Duomo in the Ortygia section of Syracuse. The Saint was martyred on this site in 304 AD. The church retains the basic Norman plan of immense nave and with two side aisles.
One of the most notable features is an immense painting by Caravaggio depicting the Burial of Santa Lucia dating to 1608 that hangs over the main altar. The painting is a masterpiece with it's bold contrast of light and dark and composition dominated by two enormous figures hovering over the body of the Saint. It is interesting to note that Caravaggio came to Syracuse after excaping from prison in Malta. Why he fled to Syracuse is a mystery, though there may be a link between Fra Raffaele of Malta who was also Guardian of the Convent of the Church. The painting was just painstakingly restored to its originial beauty. No photos are allowed inside the church.
The sepulchre itself is next door, a large octagonal building dating to Norman times. A catacomb lies beneath the church and extends beneath the square. A large plaque in Italian lists many who are buried here. If I read it correctly, there are many family members of Santa Lucia interred there. Don't miss this church...it's pretty wonderful.
One of the most notable features is an immense painting by Caravaggio depicting the Burial of Santa Lucia dating to 1608 that hangs over the main altar. The painting is a masterpiece with it's bold contrast of light and dark and composition dominated by two enormous figures hovering over the body of the Saint. It is interesting to note that Caravaggio came to Syracuse after excaping from prison in Malta. Why he fled to Syracuse is a mystery, though there may be a link between Fra Raffaele of Malta who was also Guardian of the Convent of the Church. The painting was just painstakingly restored to its originial beauty. No photos are allowed inside the church.
The sepulchre itself is next door, a large octagonal building dating to Norman times. A catacomb lies beneath the church and extends beneath the square. A large plaque in Italian lists many who are buried here. If I read it correctly, there are many family members of Santa Lucia interred there. Don't miss this church...it's pretty wonderful.
Written 16 June 2011
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Often_on_road
New Jersey413 contributions
Oct 2019
My first time seeing one of this painter's works in the setting it was commissioned for. Viewing it in the setting, with the ambient light, gave new meaning to the thought behind his work.
Written 27 November 2019
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hhm501
Wellington, UK261 contributions
Oct 2019
Worth a quick look when in the beautiful square - wonderfully proportioned building. Great example of Baroque period.
Written 22 October 2019
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I would like to know if we can go to Sunday Mass in this Church?
Written 13 February 2017
I don't think so. The church is basically being used as a museum. You can go to mass right next door at the Cathedral.
Written 15 February 2017
What are the opening times for the church please. Thanks
Written 15 June 2015
I was just in Syracuse, and this church is open from 11-4, Tuesday - Sunday. I know this because I got there at 4 on Sunday ... just as they were closing the doors!
Written 23 June 2015
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