Temples and cathedrals in Palermo

Q: What architectural styles can be seen in the historic buildings of Palermo and what are their features?

The Arab-Norman style dominates the Palatine Chapel and the church of San Giovanni degli Eremiti with dome-halves. The Baroque facades of Jesu Church combine the sculptural decoration of Serpotta. Quatro Kanti represents the Sicilian Baroque with allegorical statues of the Spanish era.

Q: Where to go to Palermo with a child to be interesting and informative?

The Antonio Pasqualino Puppet Museum houses 5,000 traditional dolls for the Sicilian Opera dei Pupi. In the park Villa Julia with a fountain of the XVIII century you can see rare subtropical plants. The oratorio of San Lorenzo with a wooden carved ceiling amazes children with biblical scenes.

Q: Where in Palermo to take the most atmospheric photos with local flavor?

Ballaro Market with colorful counters and antique signs conveys an authentic atmosphere. In the catacombs of the Capuchins, unique “rooms” with mummies in historical costumes create Gothic shots. The view from the dome of San Giuseppe dei Teatini covers the panorama of the city to the sea bay.

Q: What little-known but amazing sights are there in Palermo?

The oratorio del Rosario di Santa Chita hides Caravaggio’s masterpieces “The Adoration of Shepherds”. The Fountain of Pretoria, nicknamed the Fountain of Shame, is surrounded by 16 marble nude figures from the sixteenth century. In the halls of the Palazzo Abatellis is kept the "Triumph of Death" - a mysterious fresco by an unknown master of quatrocento.

Q: What legends are associated with the historical monuments of Palermo?

According to legend, in the Palatine Chapel there is a fragment of the Cross of the Lord brought from Jerusalem. Legend has it that the underground passages of the Palazzo Chiaramonte lead to the treasures of the Aragonese kings. The ghost of Beatrice La Chiaramonte is said to still roam the halls of her former residence.

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Jesu Church

Jesu Church is one of the most important Baroque churches in the Italian city of Palermo. It is also a national monument and inter …

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Montreal Cathedral

Young King William II the Good in a dream appeared the Virgin and pointed out the place where his father hid the greatest treasure …

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Church of San Cataldo

San Cataldo is a church in Palermo that looks like a mosque, located next to the temple of Martorana. It is a typical monument of …

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St. Rosalee Rock Church

On the beautiful mountain of Monte Pellegrino, the view from which once struck the imagination of the great writer Johann Goethe, …

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Church of St. John the Hermit

Built in the eleventh century, the Church of St. John the Hermit combines all the bright features of the Arab-Norman architectural …

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Cathedral of the Assumption of the Most Holy Mother of God

Cathedral of the Assumption of the Most Holy Theotokos (Italian Cattedrale di Vergine Assunta Madre Chiesa) is a cathedral of the …

Church of Our Lady

The Church of Our Lady is a church in Palermo, southern Italy. It was built in 1490-1520 by the architect Matteo Carnelivari, and …

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Maggione Church

Maggione is a church built in honor of the Holy Trinity, located in the eastern district of Palermo. It is considered an example o …

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