San Francesco Saverio, Palermo

Name: San Francesco Saverio
Address: Via S. Francesco Saverio, 3, Palermo, 90134, Italy
Telephone: +39 091 651 7052

#54 among attractions in Palermo

Church, Baroque architecture, Sacred and religious sites

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The Church of Saint Francis Xavier is a Baroque church of Palermo. It is located on the Street of the same name in the quarter of the Albergaria, within the historic centre of Palermo. The building is considered the masterpiece of the Jesuit architect Angelo Italia. ()

Local name: Chiesa di San Francesco Saverio Completed: 1710 (314 years ago)Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 38°6'34"N, 13°21'30"E

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Via S. Francesco Saverio, 3Centro Storico (Palazzo Reale-Monte di Pietà)Palermo 90134 Italy

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+39 091 651 7052

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San Francesco Saverio – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Which popular attractions are close to San Francesco Saverio?

Nearby attractions include Museo di Geologia Gemmelaro, Palermo (2 min walk), Museo Gaetano Giorgio Gemmellaro, Palermo (2 min walk), Oratorio del Carminello, Palermo (5 min walk), Palazzo Conte Federico, Palermo (5 min walk).

How to get to San Francesco Saverio by public transport?

The nearest stations to San Francesco Saverio:

Bus

Tukory - Arcoleo • Lines: Ncs (2 min walk)
Cadorna • Lines: Ncs (4 min walk)

Train

Palermo Palazzo Reale-Orleans (7 min walk)
Palermo Centrale (13 min walk)

Tram

Stazione Centrale • Lines: L1 (14 min walk)
Ingrassia • Lines: L1 (17 min walk)