The Patronal Feast of San Calogero a Torretta

La Patronal Feast of San Calogero in Torretta it takes place in the month of June and all the members of the community celebrate the XNUMXth century hermit monk together.

As tradition dictates, on the day of San Calogero a Torretta the streets come alive to the rhythm of music, with the drums of the band marking the steps of the faithful; The simulacrum of San Calogero it is carried in procession through the streets of the center and at sunset, Torretta lights up with the lights of the illuminations.

In the village there Patron Saint it is deeply felt and there are many members of the community who are dedicated to organizing this event; after having attended the solemn Mass in honor of the Saint, all the faithful pour into the street to celebrate him together.

The story linked to the Patronal Feast of San Calogero

San Calogero is the Patron Saint of many towns in Sicily and many Sicilians venerate him: Torretta is one of these towns and its inhabitants, over the years, have organized themselves to celebrate this festivity in the best possible way. A real committee, made up of the faithful, takes care of organizing the events of the Festival, from the lights to the music. Full of ideas and suggestions, the participants work together to give an even more beautiful version of the Festival every year.

San Calogero was born in Chalcedon in 466 AD and lived as a hermit in total respect for the values ​​of Christianity. Tradition states that San Calogero in Sicily cured many sick people and the devotion that still today the faithful Sicilians pay to their Patron is great.

When the Patronal Feast of San Calogero a Torretta takes place

The Patronal Feast of San Calogero takes place on 18 June .

Where the Patronal Festival of San Calogero a Torretta takes place

The Patronal Festival of San Calogero takes place in the village, in the main streets of the center and at the Mother Church.

What to do during the Patronal Feast of San Calogero a Torretta

In the village, it is possible to stay for all the tourists who wish to participate in the Patronal Festival of San Calogero: in addition to the accommodation facilities, in the center there are also bars and clubs where you can enjoy typical dishes and genuine products. The products of the land, in these parts, can also be found in the many farmhouses in the area, where exquisite tastings are organised.

But what exactly can you do during a stay in Torretta during the Patronal Festival? In addition to gathering in prayer and participating in the Procession together with the local faithful, visitors can devote themselves to discovering the town, starting right from the Church of Maria SS. delle Grazie, center of spiritual life in the village and much appreciated by tourists for its beauty: built in the eighteenth century in Baroque style, the Mother Church houses some artwork of great value, in addition to the wooden simulacrum of San Calogero. Not far away, we find the Sanctuary of the Graces, in via Papa Pio XII.

After discovering the treasures of the village, you can leave to explore the surroundings as well. About 20 km away from Torretta, there is the Monte Cuccio , with its peak exceeding a thousand meters in height; in these parts it is possible to enjoy the panorama, from the panoramic point of view of Pizzo Vuturo, which is 1 km away. It is also not far away Cave of Za Minica at Monte Colombrina, where you can see with your own eyes paintings from the Paleolithic era.

From Torretta, however, you can also reach the sea, in fact the western coast of Sicily is only 7 km away and the nearest coastal center is Capaci at 6,5 km. From here, after visiting the major monuments in the centre, such as churches, palaces and the Stele della Memoria, you can also go to the beach or reach the beautiful Isola delle Femmine.

Torretta is just 25 km from Palermo.

How to get to Torretta

Torretta, in the Metropolitan City of Palermo, can be easily reached by train, from France station in Palermo , just 7 km from the center. Those arriving by car, on the other hand, can take the A29 Palermo-Mazara del Vallo and take the exit for Carini, about 5 km from the town.