Oreto - Guadagna

Oreto-Guadagna is a residential neighborhood in southern Palermo that stretches from Via Oreto up to Via Villagrazia. The Oreto River forms the northern boundary of the district and shapes its geographic layout.

The neighborhood grew as a suburb beyond the ancient city walls and was incorporated into the urban area during the post-war period. This expansion made it an integral part of modern Palermo.

The Madonna Assunta alla Guadagna church has served as a spiritual center for residents since the 18th century and remains a focal point for local religious life. The building reflects the faith that has shaped daily life in the neighborhood through generations.

Guadagna train station on the Palermo-Trapani line sits near Piazzetta Croce and serves as the main transportation hub for the area. The rail connection makes the neighborhood accessible and links it to other parts of the city.

The district once contained the medieval Torre dei Diavoli, a 14th-century hunting lodge that was demolished in 2011 for railway expansion. This structure was a rare example of Palermo's noble hunting tradition.

Location: Palermo

Inception: December 21, 1976

Shares border with: Oreto - Perez, Settecannoli, Brancaccio - Conte Federico, Chiavelli - Santa Maria di Gesù, Falsomiele - Borgo Ulivia, Corso dei Mille - Sant'Erasmo

GPS coordinates: 38.10014,13.36912

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:43