The Episcopal Building:

     Built in 1609 by Mons. Rao Grimaldi which bought the "great house" for 300 "onze" (Lit. 3,825) is situated in Cathedral square on the side of the "House of the City" (Town hall). When the building was built, Mons.
     Rao donated to the King as new residence of the Prelates successors.
     The palece is splendidly built with splendid graven stones and an attractive garden.
     In the prospectus, a beautiful portal with two pillors above which are carved the noble weapons of the Mons. Rao.
     It suffered huge damages subsequently to the earthquake of the february 1783.
     In the twenties Mons. Ballo (50° prelate) redecorated the palace with polychrome morble pavement and wall decorations. The chapel is adornet with an artistic altar (1700) with a marble statue of Lady of Trapani.
     The numerous works of art that are found in the various salons belong to the Diocesan Museum of the Prelate.

The Town - Hall

     It is placed in the medioval "Duomo" Square. In the middle of the front of the building there is a marble armorial beanings of the Town, symbolized by an eagle with an effigy of St. Lucia.
     The historical archive is one of the most complete and interesting in the Province. There are ancient documents and manuserifts, bound in parchment, the greatest number discusses several administrative activities ouch as "Civil Court, "Giuratoria Court and notarial deeds.
     A particular interest presents the "Giuliana", a series of eleven volumes in which, about 1750, the Notary Parisi nade a summary of the most deeds, the "Red Book of the Major", in which were registered precious documents.

Basile - Vasari Mansion - House
     Built in 1600, it is situated inside peculiar small "Bando" Square. The front of the mansion, mudamaged till now presents a splendid portal of stone and armorial bearings of the family.