Giacomo Amato (14 May 1643 in Palermo – 26 December 1732 in Palermo) was a Sicilian architect.

Giacomo Amato
Born14 May 1643
Died26 December 1732 (aged 89)
NationalitySicilian
Occupationarchitect
Known forSanta Teresa alla Kalsa and Santa Maria della Pietà, Palermo

Member of the religious order of the Camillians and pupil of Paolo Amato and Carlo Rainaldi, he designed several scenographic Baroque churches in Palermo, like Santa Teresa alla Kalsa, Santa Maria della Pietà and San Mattia ai Crociferi. He also collaborated with Giacomo Serpotta in the designs of the Palermitan oratories of San Domenico and San Lorenzo.

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