Museo storico dei motori e dei meccanismi, Palermo

Name: Museo storico dei motori e dei meccanismi
Address: Viale delle Scienze, Edificio 8, Palermo, Italy
Telephone: +39 091 2389 7266

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Museo storico dei motori e dei meccanismi

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Museo storico dei motori e dei meccanismi (address: Viale delle Scienze, Edificio 8) is a place located in Palermo (Sicily autonomous region) and belongs to the category of museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 164 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 38°6'16"N latitude and 13°20'50"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Museo storico dei motori e dei meccanismi is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Basile - Facoltà di Lettere (bus, 4 min walk), Palermo Palazzo Reale-Orleans (train, 13 min walk), Pagano/La Loggia (tram, 24 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Cuba Palace (forts and castles, 9 min walk), Albergo delle povere (museum, 10 min walk), Parco D'Orleans (park, 12 min walk).

Coordinates: 38°6'16"N, 13°20'50"E

Address

Viale delle Scienze, Edificio 8IV Circoscrizione (Montegrappa-Santa Rosalia)Palermo Italy

Contact

+39 091 2389 7266

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museo storico dei motori e dei meccanismi open?

Museo storico dei motori e dei meccanismi is open:

Monday 9 am - 3 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 3 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 3 pm
Thursday 9 am - 3 pm
Friday 9 am - 3 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Museo storico dei motori e dei meccanismi?

Nearby attractions include Cuba Palace, Palermo (9 min walk), Albergo delle povere, Palermo (10 min walk), Parco D'Orleans, Palermo (12 min walk), Chiesa di San Giuseppe Cafasso, Palermo (14 min walk).

How to get to Museo storico dei motori e dei meccanismi by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museo storico dei motori e dei meccanismi:

Bus

Basile - Facoltà di Lettere • Lines: 118, 304, 309 (4 min walk)
Basile - Facoltà di Ingegneria • Lines: 118, 309 (4 min walk)

Train

Palermo Palazzo Reale-Orleans (13 min walk)
Palermo Vespri (21 min walk)

Tram

Pagano/La Loggia • Lines: L4 (24 min walk)
Uscibene • Lines: L4 (25 min walk)