Mother Church of Favignana

OnFavignana Island, in the Egadi archipelago in the province of Trapani, between transparent waters and imposing quarries, mountains that tell the story and dream beaches overlooking the Mediterranean, the village also shows its treasures to the visitor: the Mother Church of Favignana, consecrated to Maria Santissima Immacolata, is a real jewel of the eighteenth century.

Around the beginning of the eighteenth century, by virtue of the increase in population on the island, King Philip IV granted the Marquis of Pallavicino to build a large church, a work that the Marquis built with his own funds and with the help of the architect Don Gambina, finishing the construction of the Mother Church of Favignana in 1764. Towards the end of the century, moreover, the bell tower was finally fixed, with the addition of the first bell of the Church, which in 1792 emitted its first tolling. Two more bells were then added to the Church, one in 1869 and one recently. In 1977, however, the first eighteenth-century bell, which was no longer functional, was replaced.

The Mother Church of Favignana holds great treasures, but also some secrets, such as the cemetery in use in the XNUMXth century and definitively walled up during the Second World War.

The architecture of the Mother Church of Favignana and the works it houses

La Mother Church of Favignana it is a building with a great upward thrust and basically presents itself with an advanced central body, from which the ocher-colored main façade looks out, and a slightly more extended set back body, with side entrances.

The main façade is simple and not very decorated, we find only the main door and the window above it; unique charms granted tobaroque art, are the arch that frames the door with the coat of arms in relief and the window-niche on the upper floor, from which a statue looks out.

Upon entering, the Church reveals a great and almost unexpected wealth of decorations, stuccos, Corinthian columns and capitals, chandeliers and sacred furnishings, which fill the single large nave.

Inside, statues and paintings from the eighteenth century and a wooden crucifix.

What to do at the Mother Church of Favignana and in the surroundings

Un stay in Favignana offers you everything you could wish for: the beauties of the sea and nature, traces of a history that has gone beyond the limits of the sea and unique flavours, to be enjoyed in the magnificent setting of the village of Favignana.

In the centre, you can start your visit of the island right from the Mother Church, the Baroque church located in Piazza Madrice, where there are also many places with outdoor tables, to enjoy lunch, dinner or an aperitif. Speaking of taste, in Favignana discover tuna meatballs, couscous and cassatelle. But let's go back to the tour of Favignana, because the former is still to be discovered Florio delle Tonnare factory, Villa Florio built in the XNUMXth century e Florio Palace, the magnificent seat of the Palazzo Comunale. Castle of Santa Caterina, on the other hand, is located on the top of the homonymous mountain right in the center of the island and is also the perfect destination for those who want to walk or cycle on a slope. Even the Quarries of Settemine they are a must-visit attraction, if you are on an island vacation.

It is not possible to stay in Favignana without rushing to see all the magnificent beaches of the island, from Cala Rossa to Cala Graziosa, Lido Burrone, Grotta Perciata, Cala Stornello and Cala Rotonda: it is useless to describe the transparency of the waters and the beauty of the landscape in these places, because you have to see them with your own eyes! Any more tips? Don't miss Cala Faraglioni, in the extreme north of the island.

From Favignana, it is possible to reach I raise, the island where the beautiful beaches of Cala Minnola and Cala Fredda are located, with wonderful seabed in which to snorkel. From Levanzo you can also reach the nearby island of Marettimo.

Recommended activities for a tour in Favignana and its surroundings

How is it possible to get to the Mother Church of Favignana

A Favignana you get by ferry o by hydrofoil, embarking from the port of Trapani and also from Marsala. On the island, many people like to get around by bicycle, but there are also private buses and the tourist train. If you want, you can board the ferry too the car.

The Mother Church of Favignana is located in via Giuseppe Mazzini n. 16.