Petrella Salto

What to see?

The historic centre of Petrella is very well preserved, it consists of winding alleys and the houses still maintain portals and windows dating back to the 14th and 15th centuries. Its historical-architectural heritage consists of wonderful palaces such as Palazzo Maoli or the baronial palace. No less important are the religious buildings, namely the collegiate church of the Santissima Annunziata, built in the 12th century and later renovated and the splendid church of Sant'Andrea, one of the purest examples of mannerism in the entire province. We suggest to visit the monastery of the Poor Clares of Santa Filippa Mareri, characterized by a series of splendid frescoes dating back to the 16th-century, and also the sanctuary of Santa Maria Apparì, enriched by a 17th-century bell tower, which was built in 1562. The municipal area is also rich in interesting archaeological remains from the Roman era. For those who love walking in nature the Rocca della Petrella, also known as Rocca Cenci, represents an excellent opportunity to enjoy a beautiful view of the Salto Valley. The Museum of Santa Filippa Mareri, located in Borgo San Pietro, is particularly interesting for the remains, documents and memories of the ancient monastery submerged by the waters of the artificial lake, and the library, rich in parchments and papal bubbles of the 12th century. Petrella Salto is also the right place for tourists who wish to taste the local flavors and food, especially truffles and porcini mushrooms, potato ravioli, lake fish and the red chestnut of Cicolano, from which chestnut gnocchi and chestnut cream are prepared. Last but not least, don0t forget to taste the syruped pears and the “tersitti de' Girgenti”, traditional homemade biscuits taking their name from the name a nearby hamlet founded by the Agrigentines.