Santo Spirito, Palermo

Name: Santo Spirito
Address: Palermo, Italy

#75 among attractions in Palermo

Romanesque architecture, Church

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The church of the Holy Spirit is a Norman church in Palermo, Sicily, southern Italy. The church is located within the boundaries of Sant'Orsola cemetery. ()

Local name: Chiesa del Santo Spirito Completed: 1178 (847 years ago)Coordinates: 38°5'59"N, 13°21'46"E

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III Circoscrizione (Oreto-Stazione)Palermo Italy

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Santo Spirito – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palazzo dei Normanni, Cappella Palatina, San Giovanni degli Eremiti, Chiesa del Gesù.

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Which popular attractions are close to Santo Spirito?

Nearby attractions include Guadagna, Palermo (12 min walk), Museo di Geologia Gemmelaro, Palermo (18 min walk), Museo Gaetano Giorgio Gemmellaro, Palermo (18 min walk), Oratorio del Carminello, Palermo (19 min walk).

How to get to Santo Spirito by public transport?

The nearest stations to Santo Spirito:

Train

Palermo Vespri (6 min walk)
Palermo Guadagna (12 min walk)

Bus

Orsa Maggiore - Capricorno • Lines: 230, 243 (11 min walk)
Ponte Oreto • Lines: 230, 243 (11 min walk)

Tram

Tiro a Segno • Lines: L1 (19 min walk)
Ingrassia • Lines: L1 (20 min walk)