Square Italia and the Mother Church of sant’Ignazio di Loyola

Piazza Italia is the heart of modern-day Scicli — a broad urban space surrounded by historic buildings and bourgeois architecture that reflect the city’s urban development between the 19th and early 20th centuries. The square is dominated by the majestic Mother Church of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, built starting in the 18th century, and it represents a perfect balance between religious tradition and contemporary life. The church, in late Baroque style, features a harmonious façade and a three-nave interior enhanced by elegant yet understated decorations. Today, Piazza Italia hosts civic events, markets, religious celebrations, and social gatherings, serving as the main meeting point for residents and visitors. Its central role, combined with its architectural value and everyday vitality, makes it one of the symbolic places of present-day Scicli, deeply rooted in its past.