Nestled in the Farchicalà district, the Church of Sant'Anna stands as a testament to Pantelleria's rural religious architecture. Constructed in the early 1700s, this modest yet evocative church is dedicated to Saint Anne, whose feast day is celebrated on July 26th. The church features a single nave built with local lava stone masonry, topped with a barrel-vaulted ceiling and a gabled roof. Its structure comprises continuous load-bearing walls, squared at the corners and irregular elsewhere. The vault's exterior is waterproofed with a mixture of volcanic lapilli—locally known as tuffu—and lime, laid over compacted earth and compressed using wooden mallets. Inside, the floor is adorned with glazed terracotta tiles. At the far end, within a niche, stands a statue depicting Saint Anne with the Madonna. An archway from the apse leads to a small side sacristy. Following World War II, the church underwent significant restoration to preserve its historical and spiritual essence.
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