Discover Villaggio Mosè: Church, Olive Tree and Market

Church and project period in Villaggio Mosè

The Chiesa del Cuore Immacolato di Maria is located in Villaggio Mosè at Piazza del Vespro 2. The project for the church dates from 2017 to 2022. The church and the project therefore form a cultural aspect of Villaggio Mosè with a clear connection to a specific place and period.

“Auliva” and the olive grove

In Contrada Villaggio Mosè there is a monumental olive tree of the species Olea europaea L.; its local name is “Auliva”. Also in Contrada Villaggio Mosè, an olive grove contains around 1,000 trees. The monumental olive tree can be accessed from the SS 115 via Via Pascal 4 in Villaggio Mosè, Agrigento. If you would like to include landscapes and local names in your travel planning, you will find two specific aspects of the area here.

The Mercato Rionale on Piazza dei Vespri

The Mercato Rionale di Villaggio Mosè takes place on Mondays, except on public holidays, on Piazza dei Vespri. The market comprises 34 stalls covering a total area of 1,500 m². The day of the week, the public-holiday exception and the specific location are therefore relevant to your daily itinerary. If you plan to include the market in your stay, you should take this time restriction into account.

Trails through Fattoria Mosè

There are trails through the agricultural estate on the grounds of Fattoria Mosè. The trails are 1.5 to 4 km long; the shortest, gently uphill trail can be walked in 20 to 30 minutes. If you would like to plan different walking distances, this range offers a simple choice between shorter and longer trails. You can also take the gentle incline of the shortest trail into account in your personal planning.

Centro Polivalente Mosè: Sport, Play and Socialising

Centro Polivalente Mosè includes a small football pitch, a bocce court, a fitness area and the “Alice” playground. The centre is a meeting place for young people and other residents, as well as a space serving the neighbourhood. The playground complements the sports facilities with an area for children, while football, bocce and fitness represent different forms of physical activity. If you are travelling with children or looking for activities to enjoy together, this combination is a specific point to consider in your planning.

Getting around between Villaggio Mosè and Agrigento

LIVE ARENA is located on Via Esa Chimento in Agrigento’s industrial zone and can be reached from Villaggio Mosè. Line 2 connects Agrigento and Valle dei Templi/Giunone with Villaggio Mosè, Le Dune and San Leone. If you are looking for a hotel in Villaggio Mosè, you can take this connection into account when choosing your location and check which destinations are part of your stay. This allows you to select the location of your accommodation based on specific local points of reference.

More destinations for your travel planning: Burgio, Sambuca Di Sicilia, Ravanusa, Sciacca, Contrada Fiori Sud, Montevago, Racalmuto, Palma Di Montechiaro.

For the higher-level travel overview: Agrigento.