Holiday apartment in Partinico: Churches, Art and Lago Poma

Partinico combines sacred art, historic architecture and landscapes. Those choosing a holiday apartment in Partinico can get to know the town from different perspectives: In the historic centre, the Chiesa Maria SS. Annunziata (Chiesa Madre) is located on Piazza Duomo; Lago Poma adds natural aspects to the town’s history.

Church Art and Historic Architecture

The Chiesa Maria SS. Annunziata houses the painting “L’Assunta” by Antonino Spatafora, “Il Panormita”, dated 1579. At the Chiesa di San Leonardo, the campanile has a pyramidal top; its 18th-century majolica tiles depict saints. The current image of the Madonna del Ponte dates from 1819 and was created by Vincenzo Manno. The Santuario della Madonna del Ponte was expanded to three naves during the 1774 renovation.

Library, Museum and Musical Tradition

The Palazzo del Carmine, also known as Palazzo dei Carmelitani, is a historic former monastery and now houses the Biblioteca Comunale di Partinico. The Fondo Antico of this library comprises around 1,800 books, including editions from the 16th and 17th centuries. The Antiquarium Partinico has an archaeological and an ethnographic section with tools from the local agropastoral tradition; it is temporarily closed for redesign. The Palchetto Musicale follows the neoclassical tradition of the 19th century and served as a podium for the town’s band.

Orientation for Cultural and Excursion Days

The Santuario della Madonna del Ponte is located on Provincial Road 63 in the Partinico area, a few kilometres from the Balestrate exit of the A29 motorway. For a guided tour of the Real Cantina Borbonica, the municipality provides a form in which a specific date and starting time can be requested.

Lago Poma and the Via Francigena Mazarense

The artificial Lago Poma is located in the vicinity of Partinico and was created by building a dam on the Jato River. The lake is designated as a 580-hectare protection and refuge oasis for wildlife. The Via Francigena Mazarense reaches Partinico as the twelfth stage of a 322-kilometre route with 14 stages from Agrigento to Palermo. For families with different interests, this leads to a clear planning question: Should the focus be more on history, landscapes or one stage of the route?

Agricultural Character and Holiday Apartment

Partinico has an agricultural tradition that includes, in particular, wine, olive oil and citrus fruits. OLIO GIALLOMBARDO is produced in Contrada Costa di Bisaccia in Partinico; the area is particularly suitable for the Cerasuola olive variety. When choosing a holiday apartment in Partinico, you can plan this culinary focus as an interest in its own right alongside churches, landscapes and the route. This leaves room for cultural discoveries, nature-related activities and regional products at your preferred pace.

Further Places for Your Travel Planning

Further destinations for your travel planning: Caculla, Trabia, Borgetto, Santa Flavia, Altavilla Milicia, Roccapalumba, San Mauro Castelverde, Mondello.

To the higher-level travel overview: Palermo.