Chiesa di San Domenico
Chiesa di San Domenico
4.5
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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This baroque church, built in 1640, is noted for its bell-tower decorated with Maiolica ceramic tiles from Caltagirone.
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EESW1
Lincolnshire, UK5,488 contributions
Sept 2018 • Solo
This is the second most important church in Palermo after the cathedral and contains the tombs of many important Sicilian politicians, painters and poets. Although there has been a church and monastery here since the C13th, the present building is C16th, when the old building became too small. Like the Cathedral, the outside is more impressive than the inside with its double pillars and statues.
I found the inside a bit stark and even on a bright sunny day it felt dark.
The church is free to enter, but there is a charge to visit the cloisters.
I found the inside a bit stark and even on a bright sunny day it felt dark.
The church is free to enter, but there is a charge to visit the cloisters.
Written 3 December 2018
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Debbie M
Littlehampton, UK1,929 contributions
The San Domenico Basilica is located in Piazza San Domenico, off Via Roma. I originally looked out for it as a landmark for locating the adjacent Vucciria Market and was unprepared for how amazing the architecture was. The outer appearance has been changed several times over the last few hundred years and the frontage is now Baroque with twin belltowers and flanked with pillars and statues.
Stepping inside, I was again amazed as the interior was so much larger than I had expected. A lot of the interior in the main Section is unadorned, which highlights the beautiful architecture. The Chapels are a complete contrast, and are beautifully ornate, particularly the Chapel dedicated to the Oneto di Sperlinga family with it's marble decorations and a Statue of St Joseph.
I'm not usually very interested in Churches but the beautiful exterior architecture drew me in!
San Domenico is only open in the mornings.
Stepping inside, I was again amazed as the interior was so much larger than I had expected. A lot of the interior in the main Section is unadorned, which highlights the beautiful architecture. The Chapels are a complete contrast, and are beautifully ornate, particularly the Chapel dedicated to the Oneto di Sperlinga family with it's marble decorations and a Statue of St Joseph.
I'm not usually very interested in Churches but the beautiful exterior architecture drew me in!
San Domenico is only open in the mornings.
Written 21 October 2007
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Jackief1962
Sydney, Australia145 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
Apparently his is the second most important church in Palermo after the cathedral. It has the tombs of many important Sicilian politicians, painters and poets. It is well worth a look.
Written 3 July 2019
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Kevin J
London, UK427 contributions
Jun 2022
Yet another impressive church, very stylish & colourful, with mosaics aplenty for your weary eyes. A cool respite from the hot sun
Written 7 June 2022
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Joe L
207 contributions
Apr 2022
This place will blow your mind with its beauty and glittering interior. Worth a visit just to see it.
Written 6 May 2022
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AlexSwallow
Sheffield, UK1,656 contributions
Jan 2020
This church is on one of the main roads that run through the city centre, so we had passed it a number of times before we went in.
My favourite part of it was being able to pay my respects to Mr Falcone, who from all I have read about him was an amazing man.
My favourite part of it was being able to pay my respects to Mr Falcone, who from all I have read about him was an amazing man.
Written 3 September 2020
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Elena P
Guadalajara, Mexico4,968 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
This is another church in Palermo city, one made of marble and impressive by itself in terms of work and details.
Written 27 April 2018
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Kurt_188
Puurs, Belgium949 contributions
Aug 2016 • Family
The San Domenico is definitely worth a visit. Not only because of its beautiful location and the lovely little square in front of it, but also because of the building itself. The baroque facade is very attractive and the interior of the church is just as interesting, mainly because of the graves of many famous Sicilians. Those interested in the recent history of the Sicilian mafia should definitely visit the grave of Giovanni Falcone, the anti-mafia judge killed in 1992, whose remains were moved here in 2015.
Written 4 February 2017
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Loren154976
Halifax, Canada60 contributions
Jun 2016 • Couples
My favourite church in Palermo, San Domenico serves the faithful of Vucciria and honours many Palermitans notable throughout its 800-year history. Tomb of Magistrate Falcone is here, a very moving memorial to this victim of the Mafia. The cloisters are absolutely lovely, with towering palms and orange trees--total peace. A true community church whose pastor greets tourists with a friendly 'Salve'. Saw a wedding take place here, after which attendees gave the bride and groom a revving 10-scooter salute. You have to love it.
Written 27 June 2016
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moiracottager
Madoc, Canada13 contributions
Apr 2016 • Solo
paintings, frescos, statutes and the burial site of Giovanni Falcone...famous magistrate killed by the Mafia
Definitely take the free guided tour inside
Definitely take the free guided tour inside
Written 21 April 2016
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Vorrei sapere domani, Mercoledì 12 Agosto a che ora chiuderà la chiesa
Written 11 August 2020
Per cortesia vorrei sapere gli orari. Grazie
Written 27 February 2017
Mary M
Denver, Colorado
I would like to know about my ancesters that were born and raised in and around Palermo. Do you have birth records?
please advise...
Written 1 October 2015
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