Embark on a captivating tour of the Capuchin Catacombs of Palermo and delve into the intriguing history of mummification. Discover over 2,000 embalmed mummies, including the renowned Sleeping Beauty of Palermo, and gain insights into Sicilian society and the unique mummification techniques developed by the Capuchin friars.
Embark on a captivating tour of the Capuchin Catacombs of Palermo and delve into the intriguing history of mummification. Discover over 2,000 embalmed mummies, including the renowned Sleeping Beauty of Palermo, and gain insights into Sicilian society and the unique mummification techniques developed by the Capuchin friars.
- Catacombe dei Cappuccini - With this fascinating and partly macabre tour, we will discover one of the most spectacular and unique places in the city of Palermo, the ancient cemetery of the Capuchin fathers, a cemetery that houses almost 8,000 mummies inside!
- Catacombe dei Cappuccini - With this fascinating and partly macabre tour, we will discover one of the most spectacular and unique places in the city of Palermo, the ancient cemetery of the Capuchin fathers, a cemetery that houses almost 8,000 mummies inside!
- entrance ticket
- Authorized tourist guide
- entrance ticket
- Authorized tourist guide
The renowned Capuchin Catacombs in Palermo is a world-famous mummies’ graveyard. Accompanied by a well-informed local guide, we will delve into the histories of more than 2,000 preserved mummies, including the celebrated Rosalia Lombardo, also known as Palermo’s Sleeping Beauty. As we tour the numerous passages of this subterranean burial site, we will…
The renowned Capuchin Catacombs in Palermo is a world-famous mummies’ graveyard. Accompanied by a well-informed local guide, we will delve into the histories of more than 2,000 preserved mummies, including the celebrated Rosalia Lombardo, also known as Palermo’s Sleeping Beauty. As we tour the numerous passages of this subterranean burial site, we will gain insights into the ancient Sicilian society and the diverse preservation techniques developed by the Capuchin monks.
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