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5. Church of St. Mary of Bethlehem

It stands in the lower part of Modica and was built in the 14th century on the site of four other pre-existing churches: Santa Maria di Berlon, Saint Bartholomew the Apostle, Saint Anthony of Padua and San Mauro.

1. Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist

The construction of the Church of Saint John the Baptist started, presumably, in 1720 and was completed in 1773. The project included the construction of a second bell tower on the right side. However, this was never completed. The church façade, consisting of two orders, is divided into five parts