In the footsteps of St Bernard

Corleone: birthplace of the saint

The journey begins in Corleone (PA), birthplace of Saint Bernard, born Filippo Latino. You can visit the saint’s birthplace, now converted into a chapel, and take part in the celebrations held in his honor in September.

Walking through the historic center, you can breathe in an atmosphere of intense spirituality and tradition.

Campofiorito: ancient traditions and religious festivals

In Campofiorito (PA), a village of Arab origin, the journey stops at the Mother Church dedicated to St. Joseph, where the traditional “Tavolate” (tables) are held.

A place of devotion and hospitality immersed in the tranquility of the Sicilian hinterland.

Bisacquino: convent memories

In Bisacquino (PA), St. Bernard lived for a period of his spiritual formation.

The village still preserves the memory of the saint and welcomes pilgrims with its typical mountain architecture and rural traditions.

Giuliana: history, faith, and nature

In Giuliana (PA), in addition to historical and religious sites, you can visit the S. Anna “Giuseppe Altamore” Suburban Park, a natural oasis perfect for a rejuvenating break.

A village that combines culture, biodiversity, and hospitality.

Chiusa Sclafani: farming knowledge and cherries

Halfway along the route, Chiusa Sclafani (PA) welcomes walkers with its medieval architecture and the hospitality of its village festivals.

In June, the famous Cherry Festival takes place.

Palazzo Adriano: cinema and Arbëreshë culture

Palazzo Adriano (PA), a well-known Italian-Albanian community and set of the film “Nuovo Cinema Paradiso,” is home to several museums: the Arbëreshë Culture Museum, the Cinema Museum, and the Water Museum.

It is a dive into cultural identities, cinematic memory, and spirituality.

Bivona: hospitality and memory

Entering the province of Agrigento, Bivona is home to the Capuchin Convent where St. Bernard spent part of his pilgrimage.

The historic center exudes the medieval soul of the village.

Burgio: between majolica and mummies

In Burgio (AG), you can visit the evocative Museum of Mummies in the Crypt of the Capuchin Convent and the MUCEB, Museum of Ceramics.

A mix of spirituality, craftsmanship, and mixed media

Caltabellotta: convents and landscapes

Caltabellotta (AG) is home to a historic Capuchin Convent. The village, overlooking a spectacular valley, preserves a rich religious and gastronomic heritage.

Sciacca: final destination among sanctuaries and Baroque architecture

The final stop is Sciacca (AG), a Baroque town and spa resort known for its Carnival.

This is where the Way ends, with the presentation of the Testimonium and a visit to the historic center, rich in churches and historic buildings.

Regional web map of paths and routes for soft mobility realised by LabGis Osservatorio Turistico della Regione Sicilia, in collaboration with FIAB Sicilia and CAI Sicilia.