The main façade retains a rare elegance for a rural complex: symmetrical, solid, and imposing, it culminates in its most iconic element, the round-arched portal in rusticated stone, a precious feature of early Baroque architecture in Palermo, and in the magnificent concave multi-lobed balcony supported by corbels with floral motifs, framed by a broken pediment and the Jesuit coat of arms.
It is an immediately recognizable aesthetic signature, capable of transforming itself—in a contemporary key—into the hallmark of hospitality of the highest level.
A place with a ‘great’ origin: faith, culture, administration
The monastery was founded in the context of Jesuit expansion and the great foundations linked to the Nisseno area: sources mention the donation of 1588, with financial and patrimonial support that made possible the presence of the Society of Jesus and the construction of a complex destined to last for centuries.
It is precisely this origin that gives the property a “superior” value compared to many historic residences: not only a residence, but a center of social and spiritual organization, with an educational and administrative vocation that sources describe as peculiar to the Jesuit method.
The chapel: intimacy, art, and unique potential for exclusive events
An integral part of the complex is the chapel dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, recognizable from the outside by its stone portal (with rusticated stonework) and, inside, by its white stucco decorations and the scenography of the presbytery area.
Sources also mention elements of great historical and artistic importance, such as the 18th-century Calatina majolica in the sacristy and memories of fine furnishings.
In the future, the chapel could become a space of great emotional and functional value: ceremonies, chamber concerts, moments of meditation, a ‘heritage’ wedding destination.
With 4,000 square meters of floor space, a 1,900 square meter courtyard, and 22 hectares of land, it is naturally suited for conversion into a high-end accommodation facility, where luxury is not ostentation but space, authenticity, nature, silence, materials, and energy.
Envisioning a re-functionalization of excellence, the complex is ideally suited to:
• Relais & Boutique Hotel with charming suites and atmospheric common areas, enhancing the monastic layout and the monumentality of the courtyard.
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• Experiential resort in inland Sicily: trails on the property, agricultural landscape, culture, food and wine, slow rhythms.
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• Wellness retreat and regenerative hospitality, perfect for an international audience in search of authentic places.
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• Destination weddings & private events: the courtyard as the main setting, the chapel as the symbolic heart, the grounds as an exclusive “campus” for tailor-made experiences.
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• Premium agricultural project (olive grove/vineyard/selected products) with a narrative consistent with the Jesuit history of the place, which sources describe as a center for agricultural management and work organization.
The property enjoys a strategic location for a high-end hospitality project: it is located about 30 minutes from Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples, one of the most iconic archaeological sites in the Mediterranean. By car, Palermo can be reached in about 2 hours, Catania in about 1 hour and 30 minutes (with its airport as an international hub), and Cefalù in about 1 hour and 30 minutes, a coastal gem famous for its historic center and Norman cathedral. In addition to the Agrigento coastline, it is easy to plan excursions to some of the island's most famous beaches, such as Scala dei Turchi (Realmonte), San Leone (Agrigento), Siculiana Marina, Punta Bianca and, moving along the coast, the Torre Salsa Nature Reserve, renowned for its coves and protected nature.
