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Royal Mother Church

Chiesa Matrice o Real Duomo

14th-centry church commissioned by Frederick III, with Gothic–Renaissance interiors and a climbable bell tower.

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Church of Saint Isidore
Chiesa di Sant'Isidoro
Small sanctuary near the birthplace of Blessed Luigi Rabatà, historically linked to farming communities.
Included in the Erice Card
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Palazzo La Porta
La Porta Palace
A 17th–18th-century patrician residence built at the height of the La Porta family’s prominence. The austere Baroque façade is constructed from large squared blocks of tuff, with simple windows and elegant projecting balconies.
Free (Exterior visible)
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La Tonda Fritta
Small takeaway specialising in arancini and other Sicilian fried snacks (€2–4).
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A Putia du Mastru d’Ascia
The Shop of the Master Carpenter
Artisan wood shop showcasing handcrafted Sicilian wooden pieces—decor objects, small furnishings, toys, lamps, and unique souvenirs—linked to the Agueci woodworking atelier in nearby Valderice.