The Church of Santa Maria del Soccorso
Descrizione
The Church of Santa Maria del Soccorso, located in Corso Umberto I in Modica Bassa, is a precious testimony to the town’s religious and architectural history. With ancient origins, it was rebuilt in Baroque style after the devastating earthquake of 1693, which deeply marked the area. The building is characterised by a sober but elegant façade, made of local stone, with a finely decorated Baroque portal and a bell gable tower that rises discreetly above the urban skyline. Inside, the single nave is enriched with refined stuccoes and side altars that testify to the devotion and sacred art of Modica. Among the most important works is the wooden statue of Our Lady of Succour, an object of deep veneration by the local population. Even today, the church plays an active role in the religious life of the city, representing a significant presence and a landmark along the main axis of Modica’s historical centre.
