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14th-centry church commissioned by Frederick III, with Gothic–Renaissance interiors and a climbable bell tower.
The Chiesa Matrice, is the principal Roman Catholic church in Erice, Sicily. Commonly referred to as the Duomo di Erice or Real Duomo, it was built in the early 14th century during the reign of King Frederick III of Aragon and is dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. The church stands as a prominent example of Sicilian Gothic architecture, with later additions and restorations reflecting changing liturgical and artistic styles.
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5.5-km trail through forested slopes and picnic areas, ending at the Sant’Anna Sanctuary near the cable car base station.
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