Mother Church in Roccapalumba

La Mother Church in Roccapalumba and the Church of the Most Holy Peter and Paul Apostles, built in 1641 at the behest of Princess Stefania Ansalone Corsetti of Roccapalumba. Initially, the Church was consecrated to Saint Paul alone.

In 1748 the first restoration of the building was carried out and inside there are remarkable works of art created in the eighteenth century and in the following centuries.

Today the Mother Church in Roccapalumba is one of the main tourist attractions in the area, capable of attracting not only the faithful, but also numerous visitors.

The architecture of the Mother Church in Roccapalumba and what it holds

The Mother Church in Roccapalumba is a simple-looking building, characterized inside by a single nave and several chapels.

The Church can be reached along Via Umberto I, the street onto which the building faces directly, without the aid of any stairway; the wooden door, the only entrance on the main facade, is surmounted by the tympanum. In the first tier there are no other decorations, but only a rectangular window. In the second order we find instead a window in correspondence with the door and the quadrant of thecountry clock on the second floor of the bell tower, which flanks the building culminating in the bell cell, from which you can see the bell of the Church, through the single lancet window.

All 'inside the Church it reflects the exterior simplicity, being composed of a single nave with a raised semi-circular apse, separated from the rest of the room simply by an arch. On the sides of the arch there are two balustrades with Baroque decorations. The colors that dominate the interior of the Church are yellow and green, while the facing marbles are polychrome.

One of the most interesting works that visitors can admire inside the Mother Church in Roccapalumba is the SS. Wooden crucifix, made in the eighteenth century and donated to the Church by the Moncada family.

What to do at the Mother Church in Roccapalumba and in the surrounding area

At the Church of SS. Peter and Paul Apostles in Roccapalumba the faithful can gather in prayer and follow mass; art history buffs can discover sacred works and furnishings from the past and visit the church to admire its architecture.

Leaving the Church, the visitor immediately finds himself on the main street of the town, Via Umberto I: walking along this road and reaching Corso Garibaldi, one will already have a good perception of the historic center of the town, built around the Matrice.

The other tourist attractions not to be missed are the Prince's farm, Church of Santa Rosalia and Shrine of Our Lady of Light, but walking through the streets of the center, pay attention: you will also come across troughs and furnaces that tell the story of Roccapalumba.
Finally, at the railway station, there is the Museum of Industrial Railway Archaeology, a stop that we recommend to all train and history enthusiasts.

Also not to be missed are the surroundings of the village, which can be easily reached: Fontana del Fico and the Ecclesia, the rock tombs and the medieval village. Reaching the twisted river, along the banks you will find the Water mill, built in 1880 and still in operation today. Finally, also visit Regalgioffoli, a small town with Arab origins.

Roccapalumba is about 67 km from Palermo and shares some traditional dishes with the island's capital, from cannoli alla cassata, from orange or octopus salad to Sicilian rolls. If, on the other hand, you want to taste the real one Roccapalumba specialty, don't miss the Ficodindia Festival.

Who heads up to Palermo, will find in the big city some of the most beautiful monuments of our country, such as the Palatine Chapel, Chiaramonte-Steri Palace , Church of San Giuseppe dei Teatini, to name just some of the most beautiful architectures that can be admired in Palermo.

How to get to the Mother Church in Roccapalumba

Roccapalumba, in the Metropolitan City of Palermo, can be easily reached in the car, via the A19 Palermo-Catania, taking the exit for Termini Imerese, which is located about 19 km from the centre, or on the train, getting off at Termini Imerese station and continuing the journey by bus or shuttle.