Church of Saint Dominic

Church symbol of Cosenza with its splendid dome and the characteristic rose window. The chapel is beautiful.

The kiosk hosts various events including the double ones, very beautiful and characteristic the interior, located in Piazza Tommaso! Newly renovated and very beautiful little bell, a corner of greenery in the heart of the city.

Inside there are evident decorations attributable to the late Baroque, such as the stuccoes, the barrel vault and the dome. The choir is a survivor from the medieval period. The works of art present are mainly from the eighteenth century: the Saints painted by Granata and the marble main altar, next to which is the access to the sacristy. Of the two Renaissance chapels at the entrance, the one on the right, "Cappella del Rosario", shows a painted wooden roof and, next to it, the sixteenth-century altar of the Madonna della Febbre, by Giovanni da Nola. To the left of the church is the ancient convent with an adjoining cloister which represents an extremely refined architectural example, which underlines the transition from Gothic to early Renaissance forms. In 1588 it hosted the philosopher Tommaso Campanella attracted to Cosenza by the thought and work of Bernardino Telesio. In the past, the monastic complex was also used as a military headquarters. Purchased and restored by the Municipality of Cosenza, it currently houses the offices of the culture, tourism sector and the BoCs Art Museum. The Chapter Hall is the seat of literary meetings, exhibitions, conferences, book presentations, chamber music concerts. The Cloister hosts readings, concerts and handicraft exhibitions in the summer months.

As soon as we entered a young missionary guided us in the various spaces, it was an unexpected wonder. The architectural and religious history of the church are enhanced thanks to the work of these guys. Well done!

Erected in the 15th century on a previous building. To visit for the beautiful adjacent chapel.

Wonderful church with many chapels, on the front facade you don't notice much beauty, even if, seen from a distance, the dome is one of the most beautiful in all of Cosenza

Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful churches in Cosenza, located in Piazza Tommaso Campanella. The interior, in Baroque style, is spectacular. Place of prayer par excellence, where one has the good fortune to meet holy priests, always available to administer the sacrament of Reconciliation. The celebrations in honor of the Madonna del Rosario are suggestive.

The Church of the San Domenico Complex was built between 1441 and 1468 at the behest of the Sanseverino family. Its facade still has elements of the original construction, such as the rose window and the arch that frame the entrance portal, in Gothic style. Inside there are evident decorations attributable to the late Baroque, such as the stuccoes, the barrel vault and the dome. The choir is a survivor from the medieval period. The works of art present are mainly from the eighteenth century: the Saints painted by Granata and the high altar, in precious polychrome marble, next to which is the access to the sacristy. Of the two Renaissance chapels at the entrance, the one on the right, "Cappella del Rosario", shows a painted wooden roof and, next to it, the sixteenth-century altar of the Madonna della Febbre, by Giovanni da Nola. To the left of the church is the ancient convent with an adjoining cloister which represents an extremely refined architectural example, which underlines the transition from Gothic to early Renaissance forms. In 1588 it hosted the philosopher Tommaso Campanella attracted to Cosenza by the thought and work of Bernardino Telesio. The monastic complex, in the past, was also used as the site of a barracks and the military district. Purchased and restored by the Municipality of Cosenza, it currently houses the offices of the culture and tourism sectors and the BoCs Art Museum. The Chapter Hall is the seat of literary meetings, exhibitions, conferences, book presentations, chamber music concerts. The Cloister hosts readings, concerts and handicraft exhibitions in the summer months. (Source of the text: Cosenza Cultura).