San Piero Patti

San Piero Patti was conquered and inhabited by the Arabs until the 11th century, when they were defeated by Roger I of Sicily. == Main sights==

• Church of Santa Maria - church built in 1566; contains 16th-century frescos • Convent of Carmelitani Calzati, a convent built in 1566; features a cloister with Renaissance decorations • Museo dei Vangeli e del Verbo Umanato, a religious museum containing a collection of vestments, sacred painting and artifacts • Mother Church, built in the second half of the 14th century ==People==

• Helle Busacca, poet • Emilio Fede, journalist • Pete Rugolo, jazz musician ==References==