Church of San Giuseppe in Villabate
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If the nineteenth century Church of Sant'Agata it is the Matrix of Villabate, equally loved is also the Church of San Giuseppe in Villabate, a more recent place of worship but no less appreciated by all those who are devoted to the figure of the saint. Here, then, is the information that may be indispensable for organizing your own tour which includes not only the church of San Giuseppe in Villabate but also the other beauties of the village in the province of Palermo.
History of the Church of San Giuseppe in Villabate
The history of Church of San Giuseppe in Villabate in reality it is particularly recent as the structure was built in 1984 based on the design of the Sicilian architect Carlo Schillaci. The land on which the structure is located was donated in part by the Schillaci family and in part by the Profaci family, while for the building and the purchase of materials a collection of funds was used by the faithful who then they unanimously decided to name the structure a San Giuseppe, as he is the patron saint of the village. Obviously the church is at the center of the festivities that are held every year in honor of the saint and which see the entire village crossed by a solemn procession.
The architecture and works of art present in the Church of San Giuseppe
From an architectural point of view, the Church of St. Joseph it stands out from all the others because the original project is extremely innovative and it is evident at first glance that it is an extremely modern structure. The most characterizing element is certainly the roof that tends upwards from mid-height, with the intention of re-proposing the tents that Jewish pilgrims used during their journeys in the desert and which housed the so-called Ark of the Covenant. On the left side, inside the structure, there is the ambo while the priest sits in the center of the space, below the tabernacle and next to the seat which is the designated one for ministers of worship. Behind the main altar there is not only a stele made with cast bronze but also an extremely valuable crucifix which is the work of the artist Pericle Fazzini. Finally, the interior is made even more special by the presence of two marble statues depicting sacred subjects.
What is possible to do in the surroundings or inside the Church of San Giuseppe
By visiting Villabate on 18 and 19 March it will be possible to take part in the Feast of St. Joseph, particularly felt by citizens.
Obviously the most representative monument of Villabate it is certainly the Nineteenth-century church dedicated to Sant'Agata but there are other points of interest that have nothing to envy. Migliaccio Palace, for example, was built in the XNUMXth century and is a fine example of noble architecture, as well as Auria Palace which is from the contemporary era. Villa Vital, however, was originally one military watchtower, then in the XNUMXth century it was transformed into a noble residence. Villa Giannone, a short distance away, was built to be the holiday residence of Baron Guastella, later enriched not only by the beautiful park but also by other structures which were the homes of his employees. The Stage of Music, however, is a twentieth-century structure that is due to a project by the architect Ernesto Basile. Finally the Palm Theater, built in 1451, was built on the land previously occupied by Villa Marinuzzi.
How is it possible to get to Villabate
Who wants to reach the country by car to visit the church of San Giuseppe in Villabate, you can do so starting from Palermo and traveling along the E90, the same road that those who move from Trapani can also follow.
Those who move from Catania and Enna must take the A19, while those who leave from Syracuse must first take the same road and then end the journey on the E932.
From Messina you can follow the route which first takes the A20 and then the E90.
Villabate divides the railway station with the municipality of Ficarazzelli, so whoever prefers the train you can choose it, given that the stop is on the section that connects Palermo to both Agrigento and Messina. Finally, the connections provided with the local buses of the AST company are always active.
