San Giovanni dei Lebbrosi, Palermo

Name: San Giovanni dei Lebbrosi
Address: Via Salvatore Cappello, 38, Palermo, 90123, Italy
Telephone: +39 091 475024

#61 among attractions in Palermo

Romanesque architecture, Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites

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San Giovanni dei Lebbrosi is an ancient church in Palermo, Sicily. While built by the Norman rulers, the architecture has strong Arabic influences. The builders may have been Fatimid architects. The church in 1119 was attached to a leprosarium, hence the title. The church was dedicated to St John the Baptist. The adjacent hospital no longer exists. ()

Local name: Chiesa di San Giovanni dei Lebbrosi Completed: 1071 (953 years ago)Coordinates: 38°6'13"N, 13°22'49"E

Address

Via Salvatore Cappello, 38II Circoscrizione (Settecannoli)Palermo 90123 Italy

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+39 091 475024

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San Giovanni dei Lebbrosi – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Villa Giulia, La Magione, San Francesco d'Assisi, Orto botanico di Palermo.

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Romanesque architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
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Fountain
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Romanesque architecture, Bridge,
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14th-century palace with decorated hall
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Baroque architecture, Vernacular architecture, Palace
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to San Giovanni dei Lebbrosi?

Nearby attractions include Ponte dell'Ammiraglio, Palermo (8 min walk), Guadagna, Palermo (15 min walk), Orto botanico di Palermo, Palermo (17 min walk), Fontana del Genio a Villa Giulia, Palermo (19 min walk).

How to get to San Giovanni dei Lebbrosi by public transport?

The nearest stations to San Giovanni dei Lebbrosi:

Tram

San Giovanni dei Lebbrosi • Lines: L1 (3 min walk)
Ponte Ammiraglio • Lines: L1 (6 min walk)

Train

Palermo Maredolce (12 min walk)
Palermo Guadagna (17 min walk)

Bus

Oreto - Buonriposo • Lines: 230, 243 (14 min walk)
Ponte Oreto • Lines: 230, 243 (15 min walk)