This wooden Crucifix by Padre Umile da Petralia Soprana, dates back to 1629.
It inspired Mel Gibson's movie The Passion.

The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, also known as the church of San Francesco, is dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary.
Constructed in the 12th century, the church exemplifies Romanesque architecture typical of medieval southern Italy.
The church has been a Pontifical Basilica since 1051 and served as a cathedral for several centuries.