Palermo Cathedral
Palermo, Italy
Unlike nearby churches, it is the only temple that houses the tombs of Sicilian kings and Roman emperors, including Frederick II.
The Cattedrale Santa Vergine Maria Assunta in Palermo is a monumental temple that combines Norman, Arab, Gothic, and Baroque styles. Its construction began in the 12th century on the site of a former mosque. The cathedral houses the tombs of Sicilian kings and Roman emperors, including Frederick II. You can climb to the roof to admire the city panorama. It is one of Palermo's most important monuments, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Visit time: 1 h 40 min
- Opening hours: Mon–Sun 09:00–17:30 (from OpenStreetMap — check before you go)
- Local name: Cattedrale Santa Vergine Maria Assunta
- Website: cattedrale.palermo.it
How long does it take to visit Palermo Cathedral?
Plan about 1 h 40 min.
Nearby
- Museo Diocesano di Palermo (MUdiPA) — 80 m
- Chiesa di Sant'Agata alla Guilla — 150 m
- Chiesa di San Ranieri e dei Santi Quaranta Martiri Pisani — 200 m
- Villa Bonanno — 220 m
- Piazza della Vittoria — 230 m
- Teatro Nuovo Montevergini — 230 m
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