Santuario di Santa Rosalia

Santuario di Santa Rosalia

Highlight • Religiøst sted

Santuario di Santa Rosalia

Vandring

4.8

(212)

Cykling

4.6

(82)

Landevejscykling

5.0

(15)

Løb

5.0

(6)

Gem Del

Mere

Placering: Palermo, Sicilien, Italien

Tips

8. juni 2024

Vandring

Saint Rosalia was a virgin and hermit on Monte Pellegrino. She is venerated as a saint in the Roman Catholic Church.

Oversat af

•

αℓєѕѕισ!

19. februar 2022

Cykling

😀👍

Claudio Picchi

5. oktober 2022

Vandring

An ancient place of worship, reworked over the years, up to the construction of this 17th century sanctuary, incorporated into the rock face.

Oversat af

•

Opret en gratis komoot-konto for at få 8 flere insider-tips og anbefalinger.

Opret gratis konto

Ruter i nærheden

Bedste ruter nær Santuario di Santa Rosalia

4,7

(44)

136

Vandrere

#1.

Monte Pellegrino, giro ad anello

9,67km

03:08

330m

Embark on the Monte Pellegrino ring tour, a moderate hike spanning 6.0 miles (9.7 km) with an elevation gain of 1068 feet (326 metres), typically taking around 3 hours and 8 minutes to complete. As you hike, you will experience varied terrain, from paved sections to cobblestones and unpaved paths, all while enjoying panoramic views of Palermo, its harbor, and the Tyrrhenian Sea. Look for local flora like cacti and wildflowers, and keep an eye out for the unique Gorgo di Santa Rosalia pond, home to amphibians like the Emerald Toad.

Planning your visit is straightforward, as you can reach the summit of Monte Pellegrino by car, taxi, or even a bus, which offers an experience in itself with its winding roads. While the mountain offers trails of varying difficulty, this particular ring tour is considered moderate, requiring good fitness and sure-footedness. Be prepared for some steep sections along the way, and choose a route that matches your comfort level.

Monte Pellegrino holds significant historical and natural importance, famously called "the most beautiful promontory in the world" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. You can visit the Santuario di Santa Rosalia, a 17th-century church built into a mountainside cave, which serves as a major pilgrimage site. The Monte Pellegrino Nature Reserve, established in 1996, protects the area's unique biodiversity and fragrant pine forests, adding to the rich experience of this iconic Sicilian landmark.

Naviger med din enhed Send til telefonen

Gem