Mother Church of Sant'Angelo Martire

La Mother Church of Sant'Angelo Martire it is not only an important place of worship for the city of Sant'Angelo Muxaro, but it is also one of its most representative points of interest, able to tell you the history of the place and enrapture your sight with the unmistakable architectural style with which it is displayed.

The building bears the name of Saint Angel Martyr, Patron Saint of Sant'Angelo Muxaro, whose importance has well-dated roots, to the point of being an inspiration for the toponym of the municipality.

This is among the most important points of interest in the city, which together with places like the Sant'Angelo Muxaro Cave Nature Reserve , Tomb of the Prince they are among the main places that you will have to visit during your holiday in Sant'Angelo Muxaro.

History of the Mother Church of Sant'Angelo Martire in Sant'Angelo Muxaro

The construction of the Mother Church of Sant'Angelo Martire dates back to around the middle of the eighteenth century. Over time, several restorations have been carried out on the entire building, but without ever altering its appearance, which is still practically unchanged today.

The changes made over time are mainly due to the works present inside, enriching the collection to the point that we could consider it as a beautiful Sicilian art gallery.

Among the first works brought to the premises of the Mother Church of Sant'Angelo Martire there is the detail wooden crucifix embellished with silver plates.

Subsequently, the walls of the Mother Church of Sant'Angelo Muxaro they were embellished with the Renaissance works of the Sicilian Francis Guadagnino, among which we mention the painting depicting the Martyrdom of Sant'Angelo.

During Nine hundred, the Mother Church of Sant'Angelo Martire has been enriched with various sculptures still present today, such as the Holy Family carved in wood and plaster works showing Jesus of Nazareth , Our Lady of Sorrows.

Architecture of the Mother Church of Sant'Angelo Martire in Sant'Angelo Muxaro

The charm of the Mother Church of Sant'Angelo Martire is given by the style Sicilian Baroque which stands out on all sides. The details and decorations mix with the elements of the Late Baroque, which, although maintaining a certain sobriety, will still be able to capture your attention.

The body of the Mother Church of Sant'Angelo Martire develops on a single very large order, divided into three parts separated by pilasters, each of which has an entrance portal and a mosaic window just above. The main door is wooden and imposing, with a surface rich in geometric engravings that give it greater prestige.

The whole of the building has a floor plan Latin cross composed by three naves with barrel vault. The aisles are separated from each other by columns and arches embellished by gold stucco.

How to get to the Mother Church of Sant'Angelo Martire in Sant'Angelo Muxaro

The Mother Church of Sant'Angelo Martire is located in the historic center of Sant'Angelo Muxaro, a town in the Agrigento area that is very easy to reach as it is well connected by the Provincial Road 19, on which many buses of the Sicilian Transport Company AST also travel, whose trips allow you to move within Sicily in a simple and fast way.

Instead, if you prefer to travel by train, you can always get to Aragona Caldare railway station, located about 20 km away. Arriving in Sicily by plane, you can land at Falcone e Borsellino Airport in Palermo, about 120 km away.

There are only 30 km of distance between Sant'Angelo Muxaro and its capital Agrigento, which offers numerous other connections to arrive in this part of Sicily.