Main Sights
- The Cathedral, built in 14th century over a pre-existing Norman edifice, is entitled to St. Nicholas. The façade has a noteworthy 15th century portal, while the interior houses a painting by Jusepe de Ribera. The campanile is from the 13th century.
- Santa Maria Maggiore contains a 16th century holy water stoup, the throne of Charles V, a fine marble polyptych by Antonello Gagini.
- Church of St. Benedict (14th century)
- San Biagio has paintings by Giuseppe Velasquez and a triptych by Antonello Gagini.
- The Church of the Carmine boasts an Annunciation by Antonello Gagini.
- The church of San Salvatore.
There are also remains of the Castle, in the upper part of the town.
Within the diocese is the ancient city of Troina, which should have been episcopal vues from 1087 to 1090.
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