Chiesa di San Giuliano
Church of Norman origin at the highest point of Erice’s historic centre, with three naves and a pagoda-spired bell tower, among the municipal cultural sites.
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About the museum
The church of San Giuliano is one of the most important places of worship in Erice and stands at the highest point of the historic centre. According to tradition it was built in 1076 by the Great Count Ruggero d’Altavilla (Roger de Hauteville) as a sign of thanks to the saint for help received during the siege of the mountain, which was then still under Muslim rule. For this reason the town of Erice was called Monte San Giuliano until 1934.
Originally modest in size, the church gained growing religious and civic importance over the centuries and was enlarged several times, until reaching its present configuration, achieved between 1612 and 1615.
The exterior is characterised by the bell tower of 1770, with a pagoda spire and two superimposed orders, which harmonises with the breast-shaped dome. The interior has three naves divided by four columns on each side; the restoration has enhanced the plastered surfaces and the exposed stone. Among the most significant spaces is the left apse, dedicated to the Immaculate Conception.
Highlights
- Bell tower of 1770 with a pagoda spire
- Breast-shaped dome
- Three-nave interior with stone columns
- Apse of the Immaculate Conception
- Founded
- 1070
- Operated by
- Comune di Erice (gestione: Fondazione Erice Arte)
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