Co-cathedral of Castellammare
The co-cathedral of Castellammare was built in 1587 but was only consecrated in 1893. An earlier cathedral suffered considerable damage in the earthquake of 1436, hence the decision to build a new one in the 16th century. The building was only partially opened for worship in 1643, when some of the chapels were granted to several noble families of the city. Between 1875 and 1893, by order of Bishop Petagna, the church was completely modified: it took the shape of a Latin cross.