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Chiesa di San Giovanni degli Eremiti

Palermo, Italy

Chiesa di San Giovanni degli Eremiti, Palermo
Photo: dalbera from Paris, France, CC BY 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons)

Dating from the 12th century, it features five characteristic red domes, originally serving as a mosque before its transformation.

The Church of San Giovanni degli Eremiti is a historic 12th-century temple, known for its five distinctive red domes. Originally a mosque, it was converted into a church after the Norman conquest. The architectural style combines Arab and Norman elements. Next to the church is a picturesque, ruined cloister with a garden. It is an important example of Arab-Norman architecture in Sicily.

How long does it take to visit Chiesa di San Giovanni degli Eremiti?

Plan about 50 min.

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