Santissima Annunziata dei Teatini, Messina

The church and collage of the Santissima Annunziata dei Teatini was a Baroque structure designed by the Theatine priest and architect Guarino Guarini in the center of Messina, region of Sicily, Italy; the entire buildings were demolished after the 1908 Messina earthquake, and part of the site includes the present church of Sant'Antonio Abate.

Initially linked to the distinct ancient church of Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani.

Circa 1660, the Piedmontese theatine priest and architect was commissioned for designs for the church and adjacent college.

The facade designed by Guarini is complex with a three-story concave front.

[1] The first floor pilasters were Corinthian order, the upper stories are more Doric in style.