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The Regional Fair of San Giorgio is the oldest fair in Italy. There is a document certifying the restoration of the fair, granted by Charles of Anjou dating back to 1294, the fair sees the display of its products by operators in the agriculture, handicraft, food and wine sectors. During the fair days, a medieval historical re-enactment is also organised.
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Chiesa dell'Aquila
The most characteristic aspect of this church is the presence of a large eagle in bas-relief on the facade.
Deesis
It is incomplete, as evidence of this, some arches and columns are visible and introduce the main nave, without apse; next to it there are two furrows used for burial. There were frescoes dedicated to St. Nicholas and St. Peter, subsequently taken and restored at the E. P. Santomasi Foundation.
Il Vida
This theater offers courses, such as acting and stage presence. There is a tiny selection of shows to watch and the atmosphere is cozy. Definitely an experience to try out!
Eighteenth-century palace built by the Pellicciari nobles, today belonging to the Barons de Gemmis of Castel Foce. It is a large elegant noble palace with arches and it has two towers to the north and south. It is overlooked by a covered veranda.
Viadotto Bridge
It is a double-arched bridge which was erected in 1778 to reach the sanctuary of the Madonna della Stella. It was also used as an aqueduct to supply the city with water. Even today, it connects the two banks of the Gravina stream and is considered as the symbol of the city.
Santa Maria della Stella
The name derives from a tradition according to which a fresco of the Madonna and Child with a star on her forehead was found there. Probably used in pagan times for a fertility deity, it became a Marian shrine in the 16th century. The church, whose original access was from the Rione Piaggio, is presented in a single room with side benches. The church can now be accessed by skirting the ancient city walls and crossing the 18th century Viadotto bridge.