Santissimo Salvatore church in Roccamena

La Santissimo Salvatore church in Roccamena and the Mother Church of the tiny town in the Metropolitan City of Palermo. Populated by just over a thousand inhabitants, this village has a history that has its roots between the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries and in fact the Mother Church of the Holy Savior, one of the symbols of Roccamena, was built in 1840, although inside it is possible to admire works from the seventeenth century.

In this Church, on the day of Patronal feast of San Giuseppe, which is celebrated on March 19, tables laden with offers of local products and typical dishes are set up for the faithful who arrive at Mass: the Patronal Feast is still today one of the most important events celebrated in the Parish.

The architecture of the Church of the Santissimo Salvatore in Roccamena and what it holds

The Church of the Santissimo Salvatore in Roccamena is located in Piazza Papa Giovanni XXIII: from the square, a stairway leads to the small space in front of the entrance. From here it is possible to admire the main facade up close, noting the simplicity of the lines, which welcome the faithful with sobriety.
The main facade is divided into two orders. In the first order we find the entrance to the building, which gives access to the central body, while on the side is the secondary entrance, surmounted by a rose window. The upper order is characterized by a rectangular window surmounted by the dial of the village clock in the main body of the building, while the bell tower rises from the side of the Church, which is located in a slightly recessed position.

Entering the church, you can admire the oldest work kept in the building, a seventeenth-century canvas representing the Madonna del Conforto, while all the other paintings and works of art found in the parish are from the nineteenth century.

What to do at the Church of the Santissimo Salvatore in Roccamena and in the surrounding area

Those arriving in Roccamena for a visit to the centre, can start the tour of the beauties of the town right from the Church of the Santissimo Salvatore, which is located in the historic centre, where we advise you to also go Independence Square, in search ofantiquarium; many of the artifacts found in the are kept here archaeological site of Monte Maranfusa. The other main attraction of Roccamena is the Calatrasi Castle, of which the ruins remain standing, showing walls, towers and rooms from the XNUMXth century. In the surroundings of Roccamena, you will also find the Calatrasi bridge, where to stop for a leap into the past.

Staying in the vicinity of Roccamena, you can relax and enjoy typical dishes and the famous green melon at various local farmhouses, before resuming your journey to discover the nearby villages: Corleone, of which Roccamena was part two centuries ago, Ficuzza and the Sanctuary of the Madonna di Tagliavia, San Giuseppe Jato or Alcamo.

If you want to include some "green" stages in your journey to discover the hidden beauties of the Sicilian hinterland, we suggest some destinations not to be missed, such as the lake garcia and Poma lake (both reservoirs) or the Ficuzza Wood, where you can also reach the King's pulpit, the fortress with the stone throne of Ferdinand IV of Bourbon and the fascinating pathway which leads to Coda di Riccio lakes.

From Roccamena, with a journey of 50 km you can reach Palermo to visit the splendid Sicilian capital, where the Martorana Church, the Palatine Chapel and the Norman Palace await you, as well as the countless other monuments that make all its visitors fall in love with Palermo .

Before ending your trip to Sicily, take advantage of your stay in Roccamena to taste ricotta cream puffs, cannoli and Sicilian cassata, while if you reach Palermo, don't forget to go to the beach, Mondello or Capo Zafferano, to admire all the true beauty of the Sicilian sea.

How to get to the Church of the Santissimo Salvatore in Roccamena

Roccamena, in the Metropolitan City of Palermo, can be reached by car or train.

Who arrives on the train, you will find private buses and shuttles at the Vespri station in Palermo, about 34 km from the centre; who prefer to reach the country in the car, can take the A29 Palermo-Mazara del Vallo and continue until the exit for Gallitello, which is located about 17 km from Roccamena.