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Sicilian baroque

Sicilian Baroque is a style of architecture that was popular in Sicily, which is an island in Italy. Think of architecture like building blocks that people put together to make tall mansions and grand churches.

But Sicilian Baroque is a special kind of building block that has extra decorations that make it look really pretty! Imagine you have a plain block and you add swirls, flowers, and intricate designs on top of it. That's what Sicilian Baroque buildings look like.

These buildings became popular in the 17th and 18th centuries, which was a long time ago. People wanted their buildings to stand out and be more beautiful than anything else in the town.

Today, we can see examples of Sicilian Baroque buildings in cities all over Sicily. They're easy to spot because they have lots of curves and sculptures on them. It's like the buildings are wearing fancy clothes to show off how special they are!