Cathedral of San Vincenzo Ferreri in Casteltermini
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Among the municipalities of the Agrigento hinterland, the town of casteltermini, a place that still today exudes its historical charm thanks to its main points of interest. Among these, the Cathedral of San Vincenzo Ferreri, the main place of worship, named after the Patron Saint of Casteltermini.
Finding yourself strolling through the streets of the historic center of Casteltermini you can only stop and admire this building, which with its characteristic features will be able to convey its entire history to you Sicilian hamlet.
History of the Cathedral of San Vincenzo Ferreri in Casteltermini
The construction of the Cathedral of San Vincenzo Ferreri dates back to 1629, the same year in which, on 5 April, according to the documents found, Casteltermini was founded at the behest of the Baron Giovanni Vincenzo Maria Termini and Ferreri.
The construction of this place of worship involved all the first inhabitants of Casteltermini, so much so that each of them participated in its construction by paying a fee.
The first construction saw the Cathedral of Casteltermini equipped with only the central nave. The current building, on the other hand, is the result of the extension works that were carried out in 1883 by the architect Peter Burgio, which enlarged it considerably.
Architecture of the Cathedral of San Vincenzo Ferreri in Casteltermini
The dimensions of the Cathedral of San Vincenzo Ferreri are impressive, even from his facade, composed of two orders separated by a frame, on which they alternate pilasters e pilasters.
The prospect enjoys three entrance portals, each of which allows you to access the relevant aisle. The main portal is the largest, characterized by engravings and high relief along its entire surface.
At the top of the Cathedral of San Vincenzo Ferreri there is also a dome of the Tuscan order, resting on four pillars, each of which has a effigy of the evangelists.
As soon as you enter the Cathedral of Casteltermini you will notice the plan a Latin cross , then subdivided into three naves separated from each other by rows of pillars and arches .
The interiors of the Duomo are studded with works of art, so much so that you can admire the numerous Cappelle and the splendid paintings e frescoes that come up to the vault.
How to get to the Cathedral of San Vincenzo Ferreri in Casteltermini
The Cathedral of San Vincenzo Ferreri is located in the historic center of Casteltermini, a municipality that you can easily reach thanks to the connections it serves, such as the Highway 189 and Provincial roads 20, 21 and 22, on which the buses of Azienda Siciliana Trasporti AST also travel daily.
The borghetto is also served by Acquaviva – Casteltermini railway station, perfect if you travel by train, while if you arrive in Sicily by plane you can land at Falcone e Borsellino airport in Palermo, which is about 100 km away.
The proximity with Agrigento, richer in connections, provides more solutions for anyone wishing to get to Casteltermini, since they are separated by just 40 km.
