Sicily is a land rich in history and traditionally very respectful to the Catholic religion and its celebrations. The Sicilian calendar is in fact studded with celebratory events throughout the year: processions, pilgrimages, religious tours and festivals held to commemorate and pay tribute to local patron saints.
Palermo has always been a settled area and the ancient civilizations who colonized the city during its long and complex history have left indelible marks and an incomplarable history legacy engraved both in the territory and in the culture of its inhabitants. That’s why we can say that Palermo is today a vibrant cosmopolitan metropolis and one of the most influential cities in Italy, that can also boast an outstanding religious heritage.
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“Sulle orme dei Santi di Palermo” (In the footsteps of the Saints of Palermo) started in 2017 to enhance and promote the beauty and the inestimable value of Palermo’s religious patrimony. The Silene Cooperative‘s project has the aim to create 5 different itineraries including urban and extra-urban religious sites to let locals and tourists know more about city’s faith origins and its magnificent places of worship, that will be publicized through maps and an app (available soon), and a cycle of about 50 guided tours organized on weekends, from April to October. The itineraries are designed to offer an original point of view of the city through the life of its patrons – Saints and Genies – to explore enchanting places also rich in history and charm but still undiscovered without neglecting anyway Palermo’s traditional landmarks. Reservation is required.
Take a look at the Silene Cooperative’s Facebook Page for further information!
Discover the remains of beautiful abandoned churches, let yourself be enchanted by forgotten stories, take a ride among royal residences and relive the ancient splendor of this incredible city, try new flavors between the alleys and the markets and experience the real essence of Palermo.
Top picture: In the footsteps of the Saints of Palermo’s poster. Source: www.silenecoop.org
