Museo del Risorgimento Vittorio Emanuele Orlando, Palermo

Name: Museo del Risorgimento Vittorio Emanuele Orlando
Address: Piazza S. Domenico, 1, Palermo, 90133, Italy
Telephone: +39 091 582774

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Museo del Risorgimento Vittorio Emanuele Orlando

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The Museo del Risorgimento is an exhibition space in Palermo dedicated to the Risorgimento. The exhibition deals mainly with themes related to the Sicilian Revolution of 1848 and the stages of the Expedition of the Thousand that took place in Sicily. It is named after Vittorio Emanuele Orlando.

The museum is housed in part of the former convent of San Domenico, a 14th-century building in the city's historic center. It is managed by the Sicilian Society for Homeland History and is directed by Pasquale Hamel.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 38°7'10"N, 13°21'47"E

Address

Piazza S. Domenico, 1Centro Storico (Tribunali-Castellammare)Palermo 90133 Italy

Contact

+39 091 582774

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museo del Risorgimento Vittorio Emanuele Orlando open?

Museo del Risorgimento Vittorio Emanuele Orlando is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 1 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 1 pm
Thursday 9 am - 1 pm
Friday 9 am - 1 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Museo del Risorgimento Vittorio Emanuele Orlando?

Nearby attractions include Church of San Domenico, Palermo (1 min walk), Piazza San Domenico, Palermo (2 min walk), Oratory of Rosario di San Domenico, Palermo (2 min walk), Via Roma, Palermo (2 min walk).

How to get to Museo del Risorgimento Vittorio Emanuele Orlando by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museo del Risorgimento Vittorio Emanuele Orlando:

Bus

Roma - S. Domenico • Lines: 102 (2 min walk)
Roma - Bandiera • Lines: 102 (2 min walk)

Ferry

Palermo (16 min walk)

Tram

Stazione Centrale • Lines: L1 (18 min walk)
Ingrassia • Lines: L1 (22 min walk)

Train

Palermo Centrale (19 min walk)
Palermo Palazzo Reale-Orleans (23 min walk)