The building, known as La Torrazza, can be found at Via Giglio, #89, and dates back to the Muslim period, between the 10th and 11th centuries.

The Palazzo Amato was the home of the noble Amato family.  The family also owned the smaller buildings across the street, which they used as warehouses and stables.  The palazzo dates from the 18th century.

To our delight, we found the piazza around the Chiesa di San Michele filled with market stalls, vendors selling everything, from clothing to toys, vegetables, and meats.

In Piazza Gerardo Noceto, to the side of the church, there stands a statue of Padre Pio.

Founded in 1371, the Chiesa di San Michele owes its present appearance to a rebuilding that took place in the 17th century.

The Torre Campanaria was built in 1550, by the Brotherhood of San Michele.  Originally used for defensive purposes, the structure eventually became the bell tower for the nearby Chiesa di San Michele.

The former Chiesa di San Michele is now the home to the Confraternita di San Michele.  The deconsecrated building stands between the current Chiesa di San Michele and the Torre Campanaria.

The former Convento Santa Maria dell’Itria, also known as Badia Grande, was founded in 1380, by Guglielmo Peralta.

The church, which was attached to the convent pictured above, was designed in the 13th century, by Luciano Gambino.

 

Next up: We continue our exploration of the historical center of Sciacca!

 

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