One of the biggest curiosities about this place regards the communication of Saint Alfio’s Church to the rest of churches of the city through underground tunnels.
It is said in particular that tunnels connect the three main places dedicated to the worship of the Saint Protectors; that is the Cathedral where their graves are found, Chiesa della Fontana which is the place of the martyrdom and finally, Grotta del Carcere, the cave in which the three brothers were imprisoned.
Legend in fact says that Santa Tecla, local noble woman, would use these underground passages to visit their prison and bring Alfio, Filadelfo and Cirino water, food and comfort during the captivity.