Palermo · West of the centre
Capuchin Catacombs
The cemetery of the Capuchin convent, with many bodies dressed in the clothes of their time and arranged along underground corridors.
- 1 h 15
- €5
- Booking: not needed
- West of the centre
Data checked on November 2, 2026
The burials date from the 17th to the 19th century and show how people of Palermo of the period dressed and were remembered. Bodies are grouped in corridors by category. The best-known body is that of Rosalia Lombardo, a child who died in 1920.
What to look for
- Corridors with bodies grouped by category
- Clothing from the 17th to the 19th century
- Rosalia Lombardo
Opening hours
| Monday | 9:00 am–12:30 pm, 3:00 pm–5:30 pm | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 am–12:30 pm, 3:00 pm–5:30 pm | |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am–12:30 pm, 3:00 pm–5:30 pm | |
| Thursday | 9:00 am–12:30 pm, 3:00 pm–5:30 pm | |
| Friday | 9:00 am–12:30 pm, 3:00 pm–5:30 pm | |
| Saturday | 9:00 am–12:30 pm, 3:00 pm–5:30 pm | |
| Sunday | 9:00 am–12:30 pm, 3:00 pm–5:30 pm |
Every day 09:00 to 12:30 and 15:00 to 17:30. Hours may change on some Sundays and holidays, so check before you go.
Source: Comune di Palermo, Ufficio Turismo (orari al 12 novembre 2025), checked November 2, 2026
Tickets and booking
Adult ticket €5. The ticket is 5 euros.
Getting there
Tip
The site is quiet at opening time. The visit is short and the place can be hard going for young children.