Church of Maria Santissima della Purità in Valledolmo

Valledolmo is a small town in the Metropolitan City of Palermo: here it is possible to admire a beautiful Church, ancient and full of unparalleled works of art.

Built starting in 1845, the Church of Maria Santissima della Purità in Valledolmo is also known by the name of New Church, because it was built in the heart of the new area of ​​the town. At the request of the faithful, who found the Mother Church too small and now difficult to reach, the Bishop authorized the construction of a new sacred building, to the construction of which the faithful also contributed with private donations.

The cost of such an important construction, however, generated many problems during the works, but thanks to the generosity of the faithful and the commitment of many priests, the Church was finally completed, in all its splendour. Among the various events that made the history of the particularly complicated Church in Valledolmo, we remember the bombing of 1943, in the midst of World War II, which caused the destruction of part of the roof.

The architecture of the Church of Maria Santissima della Purità in Valledolmo and what it holds

La Church of Maria SS. of Purity in Valledolmo it immediately presents itself in all its beauty: give it romantic style with forays into barocco, the main façade appears completely covered in soft colored bricks; the facade is divided into three orders and from the outside we can already guess the internal subdivision into three naves.

The main door dominates the center of the building: made of wood, it is surmounted by a wonderful round arch, with simple but effective geometric decorations. Two other small entrances are located near the lateral bodies, while three single-lancet windows with transparent glass open from the second order. In the last order, a beautiful mullioned window can be admired in the central part of the building, flanked by the bell tower, where the clock face and the belfry are located.

In the Church, you can admire chandeliers from the XNUMXs, the central nave in marble and the two Major Chapels, rich Baroque style decorations with marble and gold, while along the walls of the lateral naves, precious canvases with a sacred theme are kept.

What to do at the Church of Maria Santissima della Purità in Valledolmo and its surroundings

The Church of Maria Santissima della Purità in Valledolmo will become one of the favorite destinations for visitors, precisely by virtue of its extraordinary beauty, in fact we recommend a visit, not only to the faithful on holiday, but also to all lovers of art history and architecture, which can be found in Valledolmo. So why not organize a holiday in the village to discover this extraordinary building? But before leaving, you must know that Valledolmo also has other surprises in store for you: the historic center and ancient heart of the town, with the Feudal Palace , Church of the Holy Souls, the mills and the oven, built in the seventeenth century and the new area, of which the Church of Maria SS. of Purity has become the center.

Continuing the visit, you will find the Mother Church consecrated toImmaculate Conception (whose features can be admired in the beautiful wooden statue which is kept in the Parish), while at the Baglio Castellana, the Feudal Palace, you will find an internal courtyard, protected by a colonnade.

If you are wondering what else to do during a stay in Valledolmo, the answer is simple: relax, admire the view, discover all the flavors of Sicily. As far as relaxation is concerned, you will certainly find everything you are looking for in the beautiful nature of the Madonie Park; around the town, vines and olive groves delight the view and offer the possibility of excellent tastings without straying too far from the centre. To taste all the flavors of the cuisine, however, book a table at one of the local restaurants and order sweet and sour rabbit, maccu or Sicilian rolls.

Valledolmo is about 100 km from Palermo, which can be reached in an hour and a half by car.

How is it possible to get to the Church of Maria SS. Of Purity in Valledolmo

Valledolmo, in the Metropolitan City of Palermo, can be reached on the train from Termini Imerese Station (about 28 km from the town) or in the car, from the A19 Palermo-Catania, through the exit for Tremonzelli about 12 km from the town.