Palermo · Royal Palace and Cathedral
San Giovanni degli Eremiti
A 12th-century church with red domes, a small cloister and a garden, close to the Royal Palace.
- 1 h 15
- €8
- Booking: not needed
- Royal Palace and Cathedral
Data checked on November 2, 2026
The church was built in the Norman period and is recognisable by its red domes. Next to it is a small cloister with paired columns and a garden. The interior is bare, so most of the visit is spent in the cloister and garden.
What to look for
- The red domes
- Cloister with paired columns
- The garden
Opening hours
| Monday | 9:00 am–7:00 pm | last entry 6:30 pm |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 am–7:00 pm | last entry 6:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am–7:00 pm | last entry 6:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9:00 am–7:00 pm | last entry 6:30 pm |
| Friday | 9:00 am–7:00 pm | last entry 6:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9:00 am–7:00 pm | last entry 6:30 pm |
| Sunday | 9:00 am–1:30 pm | last entry 1:00 pm |
Monday to Saturday 09:00 to 19:00, with the last admission at 18:30. Sunday and public holidays 09:00 to 13:30, with the last admission at 13:00. Free entry on the first Sunday of the month.
Source: Comune di Palermo, Ufficio Turismo (orari al 12 novembre 2025), checked November 2, 2026
Tickets and booking
Adult ticket €8. The ticket is 8 euros and it is free on the first Sunday of each month.
Getting there
Tip
Combine it with the Royal Palace, which is close by, and leave some time for the garden.