Saracenic and Norman remains, to illustrate the Normans in Sicily
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Alternative Titles
Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani
S Annunziata dei Catalani
SS Annunziata dei Catalani
Church of Annunciata dei Catalani
Date
1840Description
Built by the Normans in the 12th century on the site of a temple of Neptune in a blend of Norman, Arab, and Byzantine styles. Numerous later restorations and additions. Survived the earthquake of 1908. page, Plate VIII, lithograph of Messina street scene and partial view of SS Annunziata dei Catalani, from "Saracenic and Norman remains"
Type of Work
Church; BookSubject
Books, Churches, Architectural drawings, Architecture, Islamic, Architecture --Islamic influences, Religious architecture, Architecture -- Italy, Architecture, Norman, Sicily (Italy), Lithography --19th century, City and town life, Balconies, Blind arches
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