Church of San Mauro Abate in San Mauro Castelverde
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welcome to San Mauro Castelverde: the village is located at 1050 above sea level in the territory of the Metropolitan City of Palermo; populated by about 1.400 inhabitants, it welcomes you with its center full of history and monuments, just like the Church of San Mauro Abate.
La Church of San Mauro Abate in San Mauro Castelverde is consecrated to patron saint and it is very ancient, in fact some of its parts date back to the mid-XNUMXth century. On this site, two churches once stood, San Vito and San Giovanni Evangelista, both incorporated into the "new" structure of the Church of San Mauro. The oldest construction date is certain, because it can be read on the largest bell in the Church.
The statues and all the works of art found in the Church date back to at least the XNUMXth century and among the great artists of the past whose names are connected to the Church of San Mauro Abate in San Mauro Castelverde there is also that of the Tuscan genius Leonardo Da Vinci.
The architecture of the Church of San Mauro Abate in San Mauro Castelverde and what it holds
The Church of San Mauro Abate in San Mauro Castelverde is a real treasure chest. Behind its austere facade, on which only the stone decorations of the doors stand out, are kept priceless and ancient treasures.
In fact, if the exterior of the Church is simple, upon entering the Church the visitor will find himself in front of remarkable beauties: the Monstrance of the Popes, in gold and built at the end of the fifteenth century, is connected to the name of Leonardo, which inspired the goldsmith Lombard who made it. The sandstone doors decorated with majolica tiles that were added during the renovations of the Church are from the seventeenth century, while among the sacred-themed canvases that you will find along the side naves, we point out the presence of the painting depicting San Mauro Abate meeting San Benedetto da Norcia . Among the various statues of saints found in the Church, we remind you to admire that of San Mauro.
What to do at the Church of San Mauro Abate in San Mauro Castelverde and in the surrounding area
The Church of San Mauro Abate in San Mauro Castelverde is a very ancient sacred building, which tells a story: take all the time you need to explore this church from top to bottom, without forgetting any of the works of art it contains. The faithful on vacation will be able to attend Mass during the hours of the Functions. But why limit yourself to visiting just one Church, if there are many different and beautiful ones in the village? Here then we provide you with the other addresses to reach, once you arrive in San Mauro Castelverde.
La St George's Parish it is located in the eastern part of the village, between via Castello and via Camillo Benso Conte di Cavour. It's about the Mother Church of the village and is most famous for its Arab-Norman style bell tower; the other Church in the town is that of Santa Maria de' Francis, which rises in the heart of San Mauro and right next to the Town Hall. Here it is possible to admire the Madonna della Provvidenza by Gagini, but also many other works of art.
Among the arts that the Sicilian people master with excellence there is certainly the culinary art: taking advantage of a stay in San Mauro Castelverde, you can taste some of the dishes tastier than the island's cuisine, such as stuffed chicken, broad bean maccu, baked pasta or Sicilian vermicelli. To discover all the local delicacies, also try the agritourisms of the surroundings, where you can taste cheeses such as cheese, goat cheese and cacioricotta. To the caciocavallo in particular, one is dedicated every year Festival which takes place in June.
How is it possible to get to the Church of San Mauro Abate in San Mauro Castelverde
The Church of San Mauro Abate in San Mauro Castelverde can be easily reached once you arrive in the village, where you can arrive either by car or by train.
If you travel by car, take the A20 Messina-Buonfornello and take the exit for Tusa, 10 km from the centre; if you travel on the train, get off at Cefalù station, which is 20 km from San Mauro and continue the journey by bus or shuttle.
