Vincenzo Sinatra

Vincenzo Sinatra (1707 – 26 August 1782) was a Sicilian architect. He was a pupil of Rosario Gagliardi. Sinatra worked in both the Baroque style and later in Neo-Classical style. He was active in Noto until 1767, working on the reconstruction of the city after the earthquake of 1693. His works in the city included the Church of Montevergine, the Church of San Giovanni Battista and the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore and its Loggiato in Ispica. One of his most notable works was the ground floor of Palazzo Ducezio (now the town hall known as the Municipio) which was begun in 1746; an upper floor was added in similar style in the early 20th century. He also designed the church of San Paolo, Palazzolo Acreide.