Audio guide about Salemi Sicily | Voiced by Paola Salemi

Statue of Saint Nicholas of Bari

Welcome to this tour through the streets of our village, Salemi!
The first stop, of course, will be Piazza Liberta, where you can admire the statue of the patron saint: San Nicola di Bari.

St. Antonino Church

 The St. Antonino Church, situated in the current Piazza Liberta, has a medieval foundation. In fact, it dates back to the year 1300, but you should know that it was destroyed along with the monastery complex it was built in, during conflicts between the nobles of the Latin party and the nobles of the Catalan party – conflicts that ravaged Sicily far and wide during that period.

Norman-Swabian castle in Salemi

And here we are, finally, at one of the most fascinating and important places in the town of Salemi, the center of tourists' admiration – our beautiful Norman-Swabian Сastle!

Former Mother Church of Salemi.

The former Mother Church of our town, Salemi, located in the highest part of the village, is a stop that cannot be missed.
According to tradition, the Mother Church was supposed to be built on the site of a previously existing Arab mosque, which, in turn, included an ancient temple dedicated to Venus. More information: https://travelsalemi.com/ex-chiesa-madre-di-salemi/
 
 

St. Anneda Church.

As you travel along Via Amendola, the current "main road" of our town, just after the top of the staircase leading to the upper part of the historical center, you will find yourself in front of the small St. Anneda Church, dedicated to St. Anne and affectionately referred to by this name due to the love of the people.
 

Mother Church of Salem

A respectable tour of Salemi includes a visit to the "Madris," the former mother church of the village, now used as a cultural space, an "open-air theater." You should book a visit, of course, for a more thorough exploration of the present Mother Church. Looking at the main external facade, you can admire its elegance