Capaci

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Capaci is a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Palermo in Sicily, Italy. In 2011 the comune had a population of 11,045, with a density of 1,804.7 people per square kilometre. ()

Alternative names: Population: 11.5 thous.Area: 2.36 mi²Coordinates: 38°10'31"N, 13°14'18"E

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Nearby attractions include: Palazzina Cinese, Catacombe dei Cappuccini, Zisa, Parco della Favorita.

5 miE
Vernacular architecture, Palace, Historical place
Palazzina Cinese, Palermo
129 min walk • The Palazzina Cinese, also known as the Chinese Palace, stands as an architectural gem in the Sicilian city of Palermo. This eclectic palace, nestled within the verdant Parco della Favorita, is a testament to 18th-century fascination with the Orient.
7 miSE
Burial chamber with mummies and skeletons
Catacombe dei Cappuccini, Palermo
179 min walk • Nestled beneath the bustling streets of Palermo, Italy, lies the eerie yet fascinating Catacombe dei Cappuccini. This subterranean necropolis, known for its extensive network of catacombs, offers a unique glimpse into the past and an intimate encounter with history.
6.9 miSE
Restored remains of a Moorish palace
Zisa, Palermo
176 min walk • The Zisa is alternatively listed as either a castle or palace, and located in the western area of Palemo, region of Sicily, Italy.
5.6 miE
Park
Parco della Favorita, Palermo
143 min walk • La Favorita Park is a large city park in Palermo, Italy. Established in 1799 by Ferdinand III of Sicily, it has an overall area of 400 hectares, and represent the biggest green area of Palermo.
5.1 miE
Museum, Specialty museum
Sicilian Ethnographic Museum Giuseppe Pitrè, Palermo
130 min walk • The Sicilian Ethnographic Museum Giuseppe Pitrè is a museum in Palermo, Italy. The museum has two locations: the main part is located in one of the Palazzina Cinese's guesthouse, inside La Favorita Park, and another is in the Albergaria quarter, within the historic centre of Palermo.
5.1 miNE
38°12'10"N • 13°19'30"E
Toy Park Beach Official, Palermo
130 min walk • Beach, Playground, Game and entertainment center
6.9 miSE
Museum
museo dell'Islam, Palermo
176 min walk • The Palermo Museum of Islamic Art is a museum institution located in the Arab-Norman castle of Zisa, west of the historic center. It collects Islamic art objects from Sicily and the Mediterranean area, produced between the 9th and 12th centuries.
5.3 miE
Baroque architecture, Vernacular architecture, Historical place
Villa Niscemi, Palermo
135 min walk • Villa Niscemi is a villa in Palermo. It is located in the north-western part of the city, near La Favorita Park.
6.9 miSE
Church
Church of the Holy Trinity, Palermo
175 min walk • The Church of the Holy Trinity at the Zisa or Palatine Chapel of the Zisa is a Norman church in Palermo. It is located almost at the intersection of Via Normanni, Via Whitaker and Piazza Zisa, in the Zisa district on the heights of the city, north...
1.6 miN
Town
Isola delle Femmine
42 min walk • Isola delle Femmine is an Italian town in north-western Sicily, administratively part of the Metropolitan City of Palermo. Despite its name, which can be translated in English as "The Island of Women", the town is located in mainland Sicily.
3.4 miSW
Town
Carini
87 min walk • One of the most iconic landmarks in Carini is the stunning Carini Castle, a medieval fortress that dates back to the 12th century. The castle is perched on a hill overlooking the town and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.