San Giuliano, Medieval church and religious museum in Erice, Italy

San Giuliano is a medieval church in Erice with a stone facade that rises above the town plaza, crowned by a bell tower with a pagoda-like roof shape built in 1770. The interior preserves religious artwork and the building now serves as a museum space.

Built in the 11th century by order of Roger the Norman, the church was a small Gothic building in the San Giuliano district by 1080. Its structures hosted citizens' assemblies, including those of Jews, until the 13th century, and it is documented as a primatial church before 1308. Rebuilt between 1612 and 1645, it lost its ancient style and gained three naves; after the central nave collapsed in 1926 it closed, reopening on 26 December 2005.

The church displays colorful carved wooden figures called Mysteries, created by craftsmen from Trapani in the 1700s. These sculptures depict scenes from the Passion of Christ and occupy a prominent place in the interior.

The church is easy to locate since it sits centrally on a town plaza and remains visible from most parts of Erice. Opening hours vary by season, so visitors should check current conditions before planning a visit.

The church holds the sculptural groups of the "Misteri di Erice", depicting the death and passion of Christ, carried in procession every Good Friday. The wooden groups are kept along the left nave, among them a Flagellation dated 1760 and a 16th-century Crucifix and Pietà.