s were bought (in August1688) froxn other churches, two from Sant Antonio,three from Sta. Catterina all Olivella. One ofthese shafts was of granite and was sawed in fourto provide bases for the others. In 1633-36 the need for a larger choir was felt,and was obtained—we can almost hear them… … Di. < o< THE MARTORANA of the new cappellone. In the eighteenth centurythere were further changes, principally redecorationwith marble inlays in the gorgeous fashion of theday. Finally the top (cupola) of the bell-towerwas taken down after an earthquake in 1726, whena skilful architect who…
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