Mother Church of Maria Santissima degli Angeli

Walking through the historic center of Motta d'Affermo, you will be amazed by the beauty of the buildings that enrich this part of the city, which includes some of its most important points of interest.
Among these, we mention the Mother Church of Maria Santissima degli Angeli, a prestigious place of worship that has always been at the center of the main local celebrations, as well as being among the oldest buildings in this location.

Visiting the Mother Church of Maria Santissima degli Angeli is not only a way to discover the traditional architecture of this area, but it is the ideal opportunity to come into contact with the story of Motta d'Affermo and everything concerning its development, starting from the Middle Ages up to the present day.
If you love history and ancient traditions, this beautiful Sicilian medieval village offers you the opportunity to also visit Castle of Motta d'Affermo, capable of taking you back in time.

History of the Mother Church of Maria Santissima degli Angeli in Motta d'Affermo

The building of the Mother Church of Maria Santissima degli Angeli was built during Three hundred, to then be completely redone in 1453, with an important restoration work that enlarged the rooms and gave it a style that was decidedly richer in detail. The date 1453 is perpetually imprinted behind the church, on a wall that features this engraving and testifies to the end of the works.

Further improvements also arrived in 1647 and on several occasions during eighteenth century, with the intention of continuing to expand the structure and improve its style, which from time to time showed itself to be increasingly graceful and elegant.
The current façade was built in the early nineteenth century, based on a project by the architect Marvuglia, who gave the building a new look, giving it a totally new style that certainly will not go unnoticed when you find yourself passing through the center of Motta d'Affermo.

Architecture of the Mother Church of Maria Santissima degli Angeli in Motta d'Affermo

The building of the Mother Church of Maria Santissima degli Angeli is shown with a facade rich in details, in which columns and pilasters stand out across the entire façade, giving it a decidedly more imposing appearance.
The columns are placed as if to protect the great one wooden entrance portal which, in addition to covering almost the entire height of the façade, also features various engravings and geometric decorations.

As soon as you enter inside you will surely appreciate the structure a three naves, which are divided from each other by long rows of columns made with local stone. The walls are full of paintings, with canvases coming from the ingenuity of numerous Sicilian and non-Sicilian artists, to which are added beautiful works in Carrara marble, such as baptismal font.

The transparent floor was created with the intention of making the crypts underlying.
Of the end ofnineteenth century is the bell tower located to the right of the Mother Church of Maria Santissima degli Angeli, from which it inherits the same architectural style.

How to get to the Mother Church of Maria Santissima degli Angeli in Motta d'Affermo

Being in a central position in Motta d'Affermo, it will be very easy for you to visit the Mother Church. It is equally simple to reach the city from any point in Sicily, thanks to connections such as the Provincial Road 173 la Provincial Road 174, also crossed by the buses of Sicilian Transport Company AST.

There are less than 10 kilometers that separate Motta d'Affermo from Castel di Tusa railway station, the best solution if you travel by regional trains, while if you travel by plane you can get toCatania Fontanarossa Airport or atPalermo Falcone e Borsellino Airport, both about 130 km from Motta d'Affermo.
Further connections are offered by its capital Messina, about 140 km away from Motta d'Affermo, but full of services to be able to move throughout the area surrounding the city.