The Parrini Partinico village is a place to visit absolutely if you are in the western area of ​​Sicily. A stage to be added perhaps on the route between one large center and another. This small hamlet has a charming style and therefore attracts many visitors every year. A strong character well highlighted by the colorful buildings that recall the art of Gaudì.

Parrini Partinico: history

The history of this interesting village begins in 1500. The fathers of the Jesuit Novitiate bought the fields near what is now the centre. The name Parrini, which means Priests, was born from this event. The place remained in the hands of the Jesuits until 1767. It then passed to the French prince Henri d'Orleans. Thus a farm was created. Inhabited until after World War II, it then saw many inhabitants move to be able to reach the big cities. The village remained almost totally uninhabited.

In the XNUMXs, fate changed. The entrepreneur Giuseppe Gaglio and the few remaining decided to revive its fortunes, completely renovating it. The renovation was inspired by Gaudì. Colorful tiles everywhere, bright shades, writings and murals. Works of art under the sunlight, which over time has led tourists to fall in love with this town.

What to see in Parrini Partinico

Instagram enthusiasts will find bread for their teeth in this village. It is in fact one of the most photographable places in the Sicilia Western. Getting lost in these colorful streets is a daydream. One of the points of reference is the small one Parish of Maria SS.ma del Rosario-Borgo dei Parrini.

It can be a starting point for taking a relaxing walk around the town. Fascinating the Frida Kahlo murals. Also to be admired are the various writings scattered on the walls of the village. It is also possible to set foot in the museum house, discovering the internal decorative motifs and the collection of manufactures, works by local artists. Icing on the cake? A drink at the I campanili bar in Borgo Parrini, which incorporates the city style inside.

How to get to Parrini Partinico

Various routes that can be followed to reach the Parrini Partinico village. It all depends on where you start from. As mentioned, this town is the ideal destination to fit between one main center and another. Below we explain, therefore, how to reach the center from Palermo, Trapani and Triscinamare:

  • The distance da Palermo is 47km. In about 50 minutes you reached your destination, following the A29 motorway. It is necessary to go towards Mazara del Vallo. The exit to take is Montelepre. From here it is necessary to proceed along Sp1bis. The stretch is short and then it is necessary to turn into Via Suriano;
  • The distance from Trapani is 68km. In about 50 minutes you reached your destination, following the A29 motorway. The direction to take is Palermo. The exit is instead Montelepre, to then continue on the Sp1bis for a few km, finally turning into Via Suriano;
  • The distance from Triscinamare is 84km. The journey ends in about 1 hour. It is necessary to reach Castelvetrano and then take the A29 motorway, continuing in the direction of Palermo. The exit to take is Montelepre, then proceed on the Sp1bis for a few km and turn onto Via Suriano.
Parrini Partinico, the most colorful village in Sicily last edit: 2022-11-30T09:00:00+01:00 da Luca Crowned

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