charming town developed in the 14th century around the castle built
by the Ventimiglia noble family. This consists of a massive square
building with square towers and has undergone many changes over
the heart of the town lies Piazza
charming town developed in the 14th century around the castle built
by the Ventimiglia noble family. This consists of a massive square
building with square towers and has undergone many changes over
the heart of the town lies Piazza Margherita, overlooked by the
Chiesa della Madrice and the old Banca di Corte, now accommodating
the Museo Civico (that will move to the Castle as soon as restoration
work is completed).
Vecchia – Built in the 14th century on the ruins
of a pagan temple, the church has a Renaissance portico that was
added in the 1500s, and a splendid central portal in the Catalan
style. On the left side is a bell-tower with a fine Romanesque two-light
window culminating in an octagonal spire covered with majoilica
tiles. The interior of the church originally divided into three
naves, was enlarged to four at the end of the 15th century. It preserves
prized works, most remarkably, above the main altar, a splendid
polyptych depicting The Coronation of the Virgin attributed to Pietro
Ruzzolone or possibly Antonello de Saliba. Note, in the bottom right,
the unusual figure of a Saint wearing spectacles. On the right is
a statue o