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Sep 21, 2025 - Sep 22, 2025
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San Domenico: A Baroque Testament

San Domenico, completed in 1640 by architect Andrea Cirrincione, stands as a significant religious and cultural site in Palermo.

It features a baroque architecture that captivates visitors, highlighted by its bell-tower decorated with Maiolica ceramic tiles from Caltagirone. The church has been a burial site for Italian VIPs since the Middle Ages, including notable figures such as Francesco Crispi and Giovanni Falcone.

Must-See Highlights

  • 🕯️ 13th-Century Cloister: Accessed through the left of the nave, it reflects the original Dominican monastery.
  • 🎨 Crucifixion Painting: A remarkable 1573 artwork by Giovan Paolo Fondulli, located in the second chapel on the right.
  • ⚰️ Notable Tombs: Gravestones of influential Sicilians enrich the church’s historical significance.

Entry is free, inviting tourists, families, and historians alike to appreciate its history and art.

Interesting Facts about Natural History Museum San Domenico

Burial Site

San Domenico is the final resting place of notable Italians like Giovanni Falcone and Francesco Crispi.

Historical Reliefs

15th-century reliefs depicting the Dominicans' arrival in Palermo survive from the original church.

Location

Piazza San Domenico

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