Capuchin Catacombs
Palermo, Italy
It houses approximately 8,000 mummified bodies of monks and laypeople, resting here since the 16th century.
The Catacombe dei Cappuccini is a unique burial site, established in the 16th century, where the mummified bodies of monks and laypeople rest. Approximately 8,000 corpses are arranged in niches and on shelves, preserved to varying degrees. The bodies are dressed in everyday clothes or monastic robes. It is a fascinating testament to ancient burial customs and medicine. The last burials took place in the 1920s.
- Visit time: 1 h 15 min
- Opening hours: Mon–Sun 09:00–12:00, 15:00–17:30 (from OpenStreetMap — check before you go)
- Local name: Catacombe dei Cappuccini
- Website: catacombefraticappuccini.com
How long does it take to visit Capuchin Catacombs?
Plan about 1 h 15 min.
Nearby
- Castello della Cuba (Cuba sottana) — 560 m
- Castello della Zisa — 570 m
- Testagrossa — 910 m
- Santoro — 1 km
- Piazza Indipendenza — 1.1 km
- Nino ù Ballerino — 1.1 km
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