Diocesan Museum, Palermo
The Diocesan Museum is located in the building of the Archbishop's Palace in Palermo. The collection of the museum presents objects that hold the history of the most important churches and cathedrals of the city. All of them were destroyed during the Second World War. The works of sacred art of the 12th-19th centuries are preserved here.
Collection of the Diocesan Museum
The collection of the museum contains a lot of exhibits, which are divided into several thematic exhibitions:
- On the first floor there are Byzantine icons and paintings. Frescoes of the 15th century are recognized as the gem of the collection. The fresco of the 12th century "Madonna della Perla" is especially noteworthy. Previously, it was located in the long-existing church of San Nicolò Real and was restored by specialists.
- The exposition of Pietro Novelli is collected in a separate room. The collection features works by the Sicilian painter of the 17th century. The author created paintings for the Spanish King Philip IV.
- The collection of sculptures – all the exhibits were saved from the ruins of the destroyed temples.
Also there are collected fragments of mosaics and frescoes, marble sculptures in the exposition of the museum. Each detail keeps a unique spirit of the past within itself.
How to get there
The Diocesan Museum is located in the central part of Palermo. Near the museum you can see the main historical landmark of the city – the Cathedral.
The museum has public transport routes: bus № 118, 101, 103 and others.
Opening hours:
- from 09:30 to 13:30 (Tuesday to Friday and Sunday);
- from 10:00 to 18:00 (Saturday).
