Adriano Palace - Palazzo Adriano

Adriano Palace is a city of Sicily.

To know

Palazzo Adriano owes its fame mainly to being the film set of the Oscar-winning film New Cinema Paradiso of Giuseppe Tornatore. Many places remember the film and the days in which the scenes were shot such as Piazza Umberto I which, due to its characteristic shape, has no equal in the whole district.

Palazzo Adriano is part of the Eparchy of Piana degli Albanesi being a community of Arbereshe origin, despite having lost the language that survives in prayers, it maintains the rite of the founding fathers that is the Byzantine or Catholic rite of the Eastern rite of Greek-Albanian language.

At the same time, the Catholic or Roman Rite is present, although the two communities are in a minority and live in serene communion.

How to orient yourself

• Via Vittorio Emanuele II: called by the inhabitants of Palazzos "Strata Latina".
• Via Francesco Crispi: called by the inhabitants of Palazzos "Strata ranni", as well as being the longest street in the town, there is also the childhood home of Francesco Crispi.

Neighborhoods

• San Nicola district: it is the oldest district of the town where, according to tradition, the Albanian refugees arrived on 1 August 1482 passing through the arch of the Madonna Entrata, the district has the San Nicola hill and the homonymous church located in Salita SS. Crucifix, is the oldest in the country.
• Fontana Grande district: takes its name from the homonymous street "Salita Funtana Ra '", we find an ancient paper mill, the Church of Santa Maria del Monte Carmelo of the Latin rite and the communal wash house of the fascist era (1938).
• Citadel district
• Neighborhood "Pro di Nardo"

How to get

It is possible to reach Palazzo Adriano by bus from Palermo with a stop in Piazza Giulio Cesare, or by car through the .

How to get around

The city is so small that it can only be moved on foot.

What see

• 37.68289513.3794721 Castle of Palazzo Adriano. The original nucleus of the castle dates back to the Frederick era, that is the thirteenth century, while the visible parts are from the Bourbon period of the eighteenth century.  
• 37.68001713.3805632 Church of Maria Santissima del Carmelo, Via XX Settembre, 61. This church originally belonged to the Greek-Albanian community and later became a Latin rite church. The interior was used for filming related to the cinema of the film Nuovo cinema Paradiso. Inside are kept the simulacra of St. Joseph and of the Most Holy Mary of Carmel, carried in procession every first Sunday in September.  

• 37.68185613.3790023 Church of Maria Santissima Assunta, piazza Umberto I. Byzantine rite church located in the central square, erected in 1532 and subsequently enlarged in 1770. Two sundials are placed on the side facade. Inside are the simulacra of Sant'Antonio Abate and the Immaculate Conception. It is considered the largest among the Byzantine rite churches of Sicily and Calabria.  
• 37.68158313.3784744 Church of Maria Santissima del Lume, Piazza Umberto I. This church of 1747 located in the main square is instead that of the Latin rite. The side bell tower is equipped with a mechanical clock from the 19th century.  

• 37.68334213.3796565 Church of San Nicola. This Byzantine rite church was built in 1490 by Albanian refugees. After a series of refurbishment works in the following centuries it suffered damage during the Second World War and due to lightning in 1963. In 1968 it was damaged by the Belice earthquake and remained closed until 2018 when it was reopened after half a century of inactivity. The interior features splendid stuccos and frescoes, in addition to the simulacrum of the Patron Saint St. Nicholas of Myra and the 'Vara' of the Holy Crucifix  

• 37.67815413.3819276 Municipal wash house, via XX Settembre. Built in 1938 at the behest of Benito Mussolini himself who, visiting the town, saw some women on their knees washing clothes at the springs of Fontana Grande (at the end of today's Via XX Settembre). The building was restored a few years ago and still has the symbols of the fasces. 

• 37.68191813.3786747 "New Cinema Paradiso" Museum, Piazza Umberto I, ☎ 39 091 834 9933. Mon-Sun 9: 00-13: 00 and 15: 00-19: 00. The museum remembers the shooting of the film at Palazzo Adriano through photos and memories. We discover many background such as the fact that the Cinema Paradiso on the square was a temporary building not far from the fountain.  
• 37.68278813.3796758 Albanian culture museum (Arbëreshe), Climb Real Casina. It preserves the liturgical vestments of the Byzantine rite and the traditional Albanian costumes. 

• 37.6815813.379049 Piazza Umberto I. In addition to being the main square of the town, it is in everyone's memory for being the square of the film Nuovo Cinema Paradiso. In the evening when there are few people it is easy to remember near the octagonal fountain the crazy character who ran along the square shouting "the square is mine, the square is mine!". 
• 37.67994813.37992910 Totò's house in "New Cinema Paradiso", via Molinello 110. Totò was the child who attended the Paradiso cinema. 
• 37.68081413.37864311 Alfredo's house in "New Cinema Paradiso", Via Chiara. The house is located under the arch. 
• 37.68041113.37701312 Childhood home of Francesco Crispi, Via Crispi. This was the house where Francesco Crispi, politician and prime minister of the Kingdom of Italy, lived as a child. There is a commemorative plaque on site. 

Events and parties

• Byzantine Epiphany (Ujët and pagëzuam), piazza Umberto I. January 6. With the traditional "vulata da palumma". 
• Feast of Sant'Antonio Abate (Shën Gjoni i Math), Piazza Umberto I. January 17. Blessing of livestock, agricultural machinery and the faithful in the Byzantine rite. The Palazzese carnival begins. 
• Feast of St. Joseph. March 19. Feast in Latin rite with procession through the streets of the village of the simulacrum and the traditional "bread table" in honor of the saint. 
• Easter (Pashkët). Easter. Feast in Byzantine rite with procession of the coffin of the dead Jesus (Good Friday) and representation of the "Open Doors". (Holy Saturday) 
• Feast of Our Lady of Grace (Festa and Shën Mërisë). Easter Tuesday. According to the Byzantine liturgy, the Madonna delle Grazie is celebrated with a procession through the streets of the town singing the song of the "Paraklisis" 
• First of May (And para e mait, 'U Maju). May 1. Feast of the newlyweds 
• Peregrinatio Mariae. May 13. Event in Latin rite with the procession through the streets of the village of the statue of Our Lady of Fatima. 
• Feast of the Madonna dell'Entrata (Odigitria or Itria). Whit Tuesday. Feast with Byzantine rite, which includes a procession through the streets of the town with the icon of the Madonna dell'Entrata in memory of the coming of the Albanians. 
• Feast of St. Anthony of Padua. June 13. Feast in Latin rite with procession through the streets of the village of the simulacrum of St. Anthony of Padua. 
• Feast of San Calogero. June 18. Feast in the Byzantine rite 
• Feast of St. John the Baptist (Shën Gjon Pagëzori). June 24. Byzantine festival with procession through the streets of the village of the simulacrum of San Giovanni Battista and traditional "rumputa ri pignati" in Piazzetta Garibaldi, as well as traditional cattle fair. 
• A Squagliata du chiummo (The cooling of lead). June 29. Feast that does not include any religious celebration but it is customary to liquefy pieces of lead and, once cooled, interpret the figure obtained. 
• Festival of the Cuccìa (Grurë). July 31 - August 1. Day in remembrance of the Albanian Fathers with the excursion to the mountain of roses on the night of July 31, waiting for the dawn the song of the Exile "O e Bukura Morè" "Oh my beautiful Morea" is sung towards the east. Traditional Cuccìa festival in the evening. 
• First of August (And para and gushtit). 1 August. Byzantine liturgical officiation and Albanian chants "O E Bukura More" 
• Song of the Paraklisis (Lamentations to the Mother of God). 1 - 14 August. 
• The fair (Panairi). August 16. Of the Byzantine rite, the most heartfelt feast with a procession through the streets of the town of the simulacra of San Nicola di Myra, Madonna delle Grazie and SS.Crocifisso 
• Bread of St. Joseph. first Sunday of September. With the Latin rite, procession through the streets of the town with the simulacra of San Giuseppe and Madonna del Carmine 
• Exaltation of the Holy Cross (Ekzaltimin and Kryqisë së Shejtë). September 14. Byzantine party with procession of the SS. Crucifix through the streets of the town and traditional festival of gnocchi and basil 
• Feast of San Martino (Party and Familjës). 11 November. Albanian party 
• Feast of San Nicola di Mira (Shën Kolli). December 6. Byzantine festival with procession through the streets of the town with the simulacrum of the Patron Saint Nicholas of Myra and traditional festival of the "Virgineddi" 
• Feast of Saint Lucia (Shën Lluçia). 13 December. According to the Byzantine rite, the usual Mass is celebrated at the Sanctuary of the Madonna delle Grazie, while with the Latin rite there is a procession through the streets of the country 

What to do

Shopping

How to have fun

Where to eat

Where stay

Moderate prices

• 37.67933213.3791021 'A Casa Vecchia, Via Sambuchi n ° 10, ☎ 39 0918348774, 39 3389274201, @[email protected]. 
• 37.67921513.3799112 La Cartiera guest house, Via Rosolino Pilo 2, ☎ 39 3333291081, @[email protected]. 60€. 

Average prices

• 37.68102513.383 Hotel Restaurant Pizzeria Del Viale, Viale Vittorio Veneto, 2, ☎ 39 091 8348164, 39 3334452231, fax: 39 091 8348164, @[email protected]. 

Safety

• Municipal police, Piazza Umberto I, ☎ 39 091 8349938, 39 091 8349942. 
• Emergency medical Service, Via Messina, ☎ 39 091 8348256. 
• 37.68088113.379831 Carabinieri station of Palazzo Adriano, Via XX Settembre, ☎ 39 091 8349096. 
• 37.68080813.3773422 Pharmacy Dr. Palermo Calogero, Via Francesco Crispi, 42. Mon-Fri 9: 00-13: 00 and 16: 40-19: 40. 

How to keep in touch

Post office

• 37.68034713.3778963 Post Office, Vicolo Manta, 4. 

Around

• 37.67026313.3587264 Stone of the Saracens. Limestone block.  
• 37.65624113.3717745 Solomon's stone. Limestone block. 

Itineraries

• Santa Rosalia itinerary - Tourist, religious and naturalistic route of over 180 km, between the provinces of Agrigento is Palermo, to be done on foot, by bicycle or on horseback, which winds through 7 former nature reserves now absorbed by the Monti Sicani Park and 15 municipalities (Santo Stefano Quisquina, Castronovo of Sicily, Prizzi, Palazzo Adriano, Bivona, Burgio, Closed Sclafani, Bisacquino, Contessa Entellina, Flowery field, Lionheart, Plain of the Albanians, Altofonte, Monreale, Palermo), connecting the Hermitage in the territory of Santo Stefano Quisquina to the Sanctuary of Monte Pellegrino through the places linked to the cult of Santa Rosalia.

The path, which is part of the Vie Sacre di Sicilia project, is made up of royal roads, mule tracks, paths and disused railways. Funded by the Regional Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Mediterranean Fishing, it was officially inaugurated on 4 September 2016.

Useful information

• Tourist information, @[email protected]. 
• Proloco of Palazzo Adriano, Piazza Umberto I, 46, ☎ 39 091 8349911, 39 3283768592, fax: 39 091 8349085, @[email protected]. 

Other projects

• Wikipedia contains an entry concerning Adriano Palace
• Commons contains images or other files on Adriano Palace

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