Santo Stefano di Camastra

The name of Santo Stefano di Camastra derives from the monastery of S.Croce di Santo Stefano in Val Demone. The name “Camastra” was later added to honour the memory of the duke Giuseppe Lanza who rebuilt the feudal town after the violent landslide in 1682.

The most important monument of the village is the Mother Church, built in 1685 with a highly decorated façade, Baroque columns and precious frescos dating back to the 18^th century.

• Other important monuments include:

• The 19^th century Church of Calvario,
• The Church of Maria SS. della Catena,
• The Palazzo Armao,
• Federico’s wall,
• The 18^th century Santuario del Letto Santo,
• The 12^th century Palazzo Trabia