The ancient tower of Zabut Castle, transformed into a nobleman’s palace, stands in the heart of one of Italy's most beautiful villages
With its unmistakably Catalan staircase and a history spanning over five centuries, Panitteri Palace is now home to the Archaeological Museum of Mount Adranone Panitteri Palace. originally Truncali, is one of the most important buildings in the town of Sambuca di Sicilia. Once an outpost tower along the walls of Zabut, the town's ancient Arab name, it was converted into a nobleman’s residence in the heart of the town.
In the eighteenth century, the name of the palace was forever linked to that of Don Giuseppe Panitteri (1767-1828), cantor of Agrigento Cathedral and procurator general of the Marquis of Sambuca, a prominent figure in the cultural milieu of Agrigento. The Panitteri coat of arms still stands above the main door of the palace, proudly reminding everyone of its link with this important family.
Architecturally, Panitteri Palace retains its original square floor plan and a large inner courtyard onto which storerooms open. Many styles can be admired throughout the building, such as the Catalan-style staircase leading to the main floor, which now houses the archaeological museum.
The desire to both restore this important 18th-century residence and adequately display the finds from the nearby archaeological site of Mount Adranone led to the creation of the Panitteri Palace Archaeological Museum in 2013. The itinerary features two sections – dedicated to private houses, public buildings and places of worship and burial customs – while the original rooms of the palace have remained intact.
Quick overview
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Opening days
From Tuesday to Sunday
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Closing days
Monday
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Opening times
From 9:00 am till 1:00 pm
From 4:00 pm till 8:00 pm -
How to reach
By car:
From Palermo, take the SS624 main road and exit at Sambuca di Sicilia - Web
Services
- Visits Available in Italian, English
- Restaurants
Suggested periods
- Autumn
- Spring
- Weekend
Visiting Rules
Basic rules:
All visitors are invited to observe the basic rules of respect for the preservation of nature and monuments
Covid 19 rules:
Visitors are requested to wear a mask in enclosed or heavily crowded areas and to maintain the safety distance indicated by the regulations in force
