Chiesa di San Martino

About the museum

The church of San Martino is one of the oldest religious buildings in Erice and, according to tradition, was founded by Roger the Norman after the conquest of the town. Over the centuries it played a central role in the civic and religious life of the community: it is said that visiting sovereigns were received here and that the town’s magistrates met here.

The gabled façade is simple and essential and is distinguished by the Baroque portal, with a niche housing the half-length figure of Saint Martin, bishop; on either side appear the Holy Souls in Purgatory among the flames, in memory of the union, which took place in 1517, between the Congregation of San Martino and that of Purgatory.

The interior has a basilica-style plan with three naves, and grey marble monolithic columns of the Tuscan order. Of particular interest is the Congrega, the ancient meeting hall of the confraternity, decorated with stuccos inspired by Serpotta and with frescoes by the Manno brothers, where a carved wooden altar of the 17th century is also preserved.

Highlights

• Baroque portal with the half-length figure of Saint Martin
• Basilica-style interior with grey marble columns
• Congrega hall with stuccos and frescoes by the Manno brothers
• Carved wooden altar of the 17th century

Founded

1100

Operated by

Comune di Erice (gestione: Fondazione Erice Arte)

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