San Giuseppe dei Teatini

On the corner between the squares of Vigliena and Pretoria is the church of San Giuseppe dei Teatini, one of the best examples of Sicilian Baroque. The church was built in the early seventeenth century by Giacomo Besio, a Genoese member of the Order of the Theatines, or regular clergy. It's easily spotted by its large dome, covered with yellow and green tiles, its distinctive bell tower designed by Paolo Amato, and the fountain and statue of San Gaetano (founder of the order). The interior is very spacious with baroque decoration, marble, and high ceilings entirely covered with frescoes and stucco.