Mother Church in Bologna

Bolognetta is a municipality in the Metropolitan City of Palermo, located between the Piana degli Albanesi lake and the Rosamarina lake.

La Mother Church in Bologna is the Cathedral of Maria Santissima del Carmelo, a church built in the 1603th century which today is located in Piazza Giovanni Paolo II. The Church was built between 1605 and 1785, but in 1800 it underwent the first expansion work, which increased the size of the building. Subsequently, also in 1951 and in XNUMX, renovation and expansion works were carried out at the Mother Church in Bolognetta, up to giving the church its current dimensions.

The original door was replaced in 1990 with a bronze door.

The architecture of the Mother Church in Bolognetta and the works it houses

The Mother Church in Bolognetta is a place of worship Neoclassical style. The main facade facing the square is characterized by an evident straw yellow color and is divided into two orders: in the lower order we find the door, while the rose window opens from the upper order.

The Church is accessed by a large staircase, to enter through the bronze door. Inside, there is a single nave, with a chapel in which the statue of Our Lady of Carmel. patron saint, Saint Anthony of Padua, is reproduced in statues and paintings that can be admired in the Church, while the statue of the Crucifix is ​​attributed to Fra' Umile da Petralia.

What to do at the Mother Church in Bolognetta and its surroundings

In the Mother Church in Bolognetta there are works by Fra' Umile da Petralia, Zoppo di Gangi and Girolamo Bagnasco: a visit inside the Mother Church will show you most of the sacred beauties of the town. If you want to see them all, we advise you to go to the Church of the Blessed Sacrament.

Il Monachelli Cultural Center it is located in the rooms of the historic building of the same name, former residence of the Monachelli family, a building full of history, a must-see for those who want to know the whole history of Bolognetta. Also Palazzo Mancino it is a stage that we recommend to those who are on holiday in the town.

Between Peasant House Museum , Municipal Library, in Bolognetta you can breathe a sparkling cultural air capable of involving the tourists who go around the center; from Piazza dei Mille to Piazza dei Caduti in Guerra, the tour of Bolognetta ends in the presence of U Pignu, in Contrada Bosco, in front of centuries-old pine which is also a point of reference for the inhabitants of the town.

After walking a lot, allow yourself an exception to the rule, indeed forget your diet: in Sicily taste is part of the local culture and it is not possible to stay on the island without tasting the delicious local delicacies, from bread to cured meats, up to the most famous dishes of the Sicilian cooking, such as arancini, cutlets in vinegar, Sicilian pesto and almond paste, to end the meal on a sweet note.

From Bolognetta, you can reach an enchanted place, le St. Nicholas waterfalls, about 8,5 km from the town. Here, hidden among the rocks, there is a cave that opens into the mountain while alongside it, the water gushes luxuriant and fresh from the rock into the small natural basin at its feet.

Among other attractions in the surrounding area, we recommend you visit Altavilla Milicia, which is located along the northern coast of Sicily, just 29 km from the town. If you want to combine your holiday in Bolognetta with a visit to Palermo, the capital of the island is just 25 km from the village and can be reached in about 40 minutes by car.

How is it possible to get to the Mother Church in Bolognetta

Bolognetta, in the Metropolitan City of Palermo, can be easily reached by car, via the A19 Palermo-Catania, from the Bagheria exit. By train, it is possible to get to the center thanks to the bus and shuttle services, which connect the Bagheria station with Bolognetta.