The Basilica of the Most Holy Annunciation
Descrizione
The Basilica of the Most Holy Annunciation stands in Ispica’s Piazza Santissima Annunziata and is one of the city’s most significant religious buildings. Constructed between 1703 and 1720 following the devastating earthquake of 1693, the basilica features a three-tiered Baroque façade, crowned by a statue of the Annunciation in the third level. The interior, with its three naves, is enriched with stuccoes attributed to Giuseppe Gianforma, depicting biblical scenes. The church houses sacred artworks, including the Christ with the Cross, a stucco and papier-mâché statue dating back to the early 1700s, which is carried in procession every Good Friday. The 18th-century bell tower and loggia complete the architectural complex. The basilica is a center for religious celebrations and cultural events, and serves as an important point of reference for the community of Ispica.
