Rebuilding The Renaissance
Rebuilding The Renaissance
Rocky Ruggiero
Episode 388 - Palermo - The Church and Convent of Santa Caterina
21 minutes Posted Jun 24, 2026 at 10:30 am.
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Originally built in the 14th century, the Dominican church and convent were both renovated in the 16th century. While the church displays a n almost dizzying example of Sicilian Baroque architecture, the well-preserved convent is instead quite sober and reflects what mosaic life was like for the nuns. The convent is also home to a still active bakery called "I Segreti del Chiostro" which offers visitors delicious local specialties.