Location: Province of Palermo
Top Things to do in Province of Palermo
Countries
The 7 Best Cemeteries in Province of Palermo, Sicily
The Province of Palermo (Italian: provincia di Palermo; Sicilian: pruvincia di Palermu) was a province in the autonomous region of Sicily, a major island in Southern Italy. Its capital was the city of Palermo. On August 4, 2015, it was replaced by the Metropolitan City of Palermo.
Restaurants in Province of Palermo
1. Catacomba Paleocristiana di Porta d'Ossuna
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Situated in the center of Palermo, near the Cathedral, the Catacomb of Porta d'Ossuna is a big underground cemetery consisting of wide tunnels and galleries, large cubicula (private chapels) and many parietal tombs, dated back to 4th A.D., one of the oldest evidence of Christians in Sicily. Guided tours with the archaeologists of the Coop. ArcheOfficina.
2. Catacomba paleocristiana di Villagrazia di Carini
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
With its over 5.000 mqs area excavated, the catacomb of Villagrazia di Carini is one of most important evidence of first Christianity in Sicily. The wide underground cemetery, date to 4th century A.D., is characterized by long galleries, with cubicula (private chapels) and arcosolia (parietal tomb) opened along the tunnels and ancient paited frescos made by roman artisans and artists, illustrating Old an New Testament scenes, portraits of praying deceased and images set in Paradise. Guided tours by archaeologists.
3. Catacombe dei Cappuccini
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 3,852 reviews
Visit, if you dare, this web of spooky subterranean passages where 8,000 of Palermo's mummified dead will greet you; some dating back over 500 years and still dressed in their absolute best.
Reviewed By OutOfYorkshire_Luis - Runcorn, United Kingdom
We parked nearby at the 'Parking Area Camper Green' which was about 5 minute walk away and cost 1 euro/hour. We had a short wait before the catacombs opened following the lunchtime closure, the door was opened and we were told that it cost 3 euros per person. Having visited other macabre attractions, this was really impressive. I'm not sure what we expected but there were so many mummies to look around and it was extremely interesting. There was another english family who had a young (4/5) year old child with them, which is probably a bit risky. You are very close to the mummies when walking around, and they are at various stages of decomposition.
4. Cimitero di Corleone
5. Cimitero Comunale di Bagheria
6. Cimitero di Santa Maria dei Rotoli
7. Cimitero Sant'Orsola
TAGS
