Church of San Pietro Apostolo in Ucria
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La Church of San Pietro Apostolo in Ucria it is in Renaissance style and was built in 1625 and is dedicated to the holy man of the same name.
Architecture and any works of art present inside the Mother Church of Ucria
The first detail capable of capturing visitors' attention is without a doubt the central portal in sandstone, as it is characterized by notable artistic value: on the sides there are in fact two columns surmounted by as many capitals in Corinthian style plus four small chapels, while on the front there is an engraved coat of arms depicting two large crossed keys.
Also worth mentioning are the elegant bas-reliefs, sculpted by local artisans, depicting allegorical figures such as the lily, the phoenix and the fish.
What is possible to do inside the Church of San Pietro Apostolo in Ucria or in the surrounding area
Access to the Church of San Pietro Apostolo in Ucria is via several steps located on the east side of the building, which lead to a churchyard equipped with an iron gate.
Once inside, it is possible to admire three naves, separated in turn by eight monolithic columns and surmounted by Corinthian capitals.
There are also eleven altars and as many chapels, while the vault, twelve meters high, rests on Arab-style arches supported by four carved stone pillars and eight columns.
Speaking of the main altar, it dates back to the seventeenth century and is composed of a wooden hat in Baroque, inlaid and completely painted in gold.
The most significant details are represented both by four fabulous angels arranged in the shape of a crown to compose a noble coat of arms, and by the imposing columns that seem to support the entire structure.
Water lily-shaped crystal chandeliers hang from the ceiling, capable of illuminating an ancient wooden organ, a small image of the Byzantine Ecce Homo, the objects used to crucify Jesus Christ, a marble baptismal font, the sculpture of Madonna of the Scala made from a single block of marble from Gaggini plus a large chapel created to house the statue of Lord of Mercy, As well as the patron saint of the locality.
How is it possible to get to the Mother Church of Ucria
La Mother Church of Ucria it is located in Via Portella in the town of the same name province of Messina, which is about an hour and a half away.
To reach the aforementioned place, by car, several alternatives are available, namely the A20/E90 motorway, the A18 motorway and the Strada Statale 116, the A18/E45 motorway and the Strada Statale 116.
If you start from Brolo instead, you can use the bus service.
If the train, you need to go to the Messina Centrale train station, get off at the Patti-San Piero Patti stop and from there take a taxi, as the town has no public transport.
