Church of San Giuseppe
Descrizione
Founded around 1500 by Giannantonio Miccichè in the district then known as Pendino, now called San Giuseppe, the church was elevated to the rank of grange of the Mother Church in 1598 by will of Bishop Don Giovanni Orosco. The 1693 earthquake caused serious damage to the building, which was, however, quickly rebuilt following sober and essential architectural lines. This gives the church a restrained yet elegant grandeur, still clearly visible today. The single-nave structure is an example of balanced Baroque, harmoniously integrated into the urban fabric of Scicli. The church remains an important spiritual landmark for the San Giuseppe district community and stands as a valuable testament to post-earthquake architecture and the resilience of the city.
