Church of San Domenico, Cosenza, Italy

Founded in 1448, the Church of San Domenico combines Renaissance and Medieval elements. Its most interesting feature is the rose window defined by 16 little tuff columns. The wooden portal (1614) is inlaid with floral motifs, figures of saints and coats of arms. Inside the church are works by the sanfilese painter Antonio Granata such as the canvas depicting the Madonna of the Rosary between Saints Dominic and Agnese da Montepulciano preserved in the ancient choir used today as a sacristy in the church (late 18th century). The high altar is made of polychrome marble (1767). In the transept, there is a Deposition and a San Vincenzo Ferreri (late 18th century, anonymous). The sacristy is noted for its ribbed vault, a double lancet window with a narrow arch and a wooden choir installed in 1635.

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mariella d'ippolito (10 months ago)
Sacred place to visit absolutely. With breathtaking beauty and an exciting and engaging story. Really happy with the organization and the welcome we received from the parents and our children who also completed their PTC course this year. Monks and fathers of an extraordinary radiance. Here's the best way to call kids back to church. You are the best

Matt R (2 years ago)
Coincidentally, I discovered the Church of San Domenico while taking a walk in Cosenza. With a volunteer telling the story, the visit was quite an interesting and pleasant experience

Maria Elisa Marzotti (2 years ago)
The distracted or rushed visitor would miss the hidden treasures of this church which in reality, as in a game of Chinese boxes, contains three churches and numerous apparently hidden environments. A volunteer and very knowledgeable guide helped us discover them and appreciate all the beauty of this place that you don't expect!

Cemre (2 years ago)
Lady showed us everything and try to explain everything (in Italian but still). I was impressed!

Michele Citrigno (3 years ago)
Amen

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