Santa Lucia

Santa Lucia is a former Roman Catholic church in , . Of medieval origin, it served as the principal place of worship for the city’s fishing and coral-fishing community, and its façade bore 17th-century inscriptions commemorating major coral discoveries central to the local economy.
Wikipedia
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  • Type: Church
  • Denomination: Catholic
  • Description: former fishermen’s church in Sicily
  • Also known as: “Santa Lucia, Trapani”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Ligny Tower and San Francesco d’Assisi.

Museum
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is a coastal watchtower in , . It was built between 1671 and 1672 at a strategic position on the city's western coast. Today, the tower is in good condition, and it is open to the public as an archaeological museum. is situated 470 metres northwest of Santa Lucia.

Church
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San Francesco d'Assisi is a Roman Catholic church and former Franciscan convent in , . Rebuilt between the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries on a medieval foundation, the church remains in use, while the adjoining convent was secularised in the nineteenth century and later adapted for civic and educational purposes. is situated 310 metres southeast of Santa Lucia.

Church
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is a former church in , , located near the . Built in the early 17th century by local coral fishermen, it was dedicated to Saint Liberale, a Christian martyr. is situated 310 metres northwest of Santa Lucia.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Santa Casa, Erice and Nubia.

Town
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Erice is a comune in the , , . The town’s historic centre occupies the site of the ancient city of Eryx, an important religious and cultural centre in antiquity, long associated with pilgrimage. is situated 4½ km east of Santa Lucia.

Village
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is a village, which is situated 4½ km south of Santa Lucia.

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The form a coastal nature reserve in western Sicily, known for traditional salt harvesting, flamingos, and historic windmills.

Santa Lucia

Latitude
38.01676° or 38° 1′ 0″ north
Longitude
12.50095° or 12° 30′ 3″ east
Open location code
8FCJ2G82+P9
Open­Street­Map ID
way 105128352
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­place_of_worship
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map attribute
denomination=­catholic
Wiki­data ID
Q118893065
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In Other Languages

“Santa Lucia” goes by many names.
  • Italian: “chiesa di Santa Lucia”

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Piazza Generale Scio and Bastione Imperiale.

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