Church of San Domenico, Palermo

Name: Church of San Domenico
Address: Via Bambinai, 18, Palermo, 90133, Italy
Telephone: +39 091 589172

#40 among attractions in Palermo

Church, Baroque architecture, Sacred and religious sites

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Facts and practical information

San Domenico is a Baroque-style Roman Catholic church, located on Piazza San Domenico, and located in the ancient quarter of La Loggia, in central Palermo, region of Sicily, Italy. Piazza San Domenico opens to Via Roma a few blocks south of the large Palazzo delle Poste, and a few blocks north of Sant'Antonio Abate and Teatro Biondo, is the northern border of the warren of alleys of the Vucciria neighborhood. The church houses the burial monuments of many notable Sicilians, and is known thus as the Pantheon of illustrious Sicilians. ()

Local name: Chiesa di San Domenico Completed: 1770 (254 years ago)Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 38°7'9"N, 13°21'49"E

Address

Via Bambinai, 18Centro Storico (Tribunali-Castellammare)Palermo 90133 Italy

Contact

+39 091 589172

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Church of San Domenico – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Piazza San Domenico, Palermo
1 min walk • Piazza San Domenico is a square of Palermo, Sicily, southern Italy. It is located down Via Roma, in the quarter of La Loggia, within the historic centre of Palermo. The square derives its name from the Church of San Domenico, one of the famous city sights.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Church of San Domenico open?

Church of San Domenico is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 8 am - 1:30 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 1:30 pm
Thursday 8 am - 1:30 pm
Friday 8 am - 1:30 pm
Saturday 8 am - 12:30 pm
Sunday 5 pm - 7 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Church of San Domenico?

Nearby attractions include Museo del Risorgimento Vittorio Emanuele Orlando, Palermo (1 min walk), Oratory of Rosario di San Domenico, Palermo (1 min walk), Piazza San Domenico, Palermo (1 min walk), Via Roma, Palermo (2 min walk).

How to get to Church of San Domenico by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of San Domenico:

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 (17 min walk)
Ingrassia • Lines: L1 (21 min walk)

Train

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