Santa Maria della Gancia, Palermo

Name: Santa Maria della Gancia
Address: Via Alloro n. 27, Palermo, 90133, Italy
Telephone: +39 091 616 5221

#62 among attractions in Palermo

Church, Baroque architecture

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Facts and practical information

Santa Maria della Gancia, also known as Santa Maria degli Angeli, is a 15th-century Roman Catholic church, adjacent to a convent, located on Via Alloro #27 in central Palermo, region of Sicily, Italy. ()

Local name: Chiesa di Santa Maria degli Angeli Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 38°6'59"N, 13°22'14"E

Address

Via Alloro n. 27Centro Storico (Tribunali-Castellammare)Palermo 90133 Italy

Contact

+39 091 616 5221

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Santa Maria della Gancia – 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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~1670 ftSE
Fountain
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~430 ftN
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Santa Maria della Gancia?

Nearby attractions include Palazzo Abatellis, Palermo (1 min walk), Santa Maria della Pietà, Palermo (2 min walk), Palazzo Chiaramonte, Palermo (3 min walk), Dar El Kalsa, Palermo (4 min walk).

How to get to Santa Maria della Gancia by public transport?

The nearest stations to Santa Maria della Gancia:

Bus

Alloro - Abbatellis • Lines: Ncs (1 min walk)
Foro Umberto I - Porta Felice • Lines: Ncs (4 min walk)

Tram

Stazione Centrale • Lines: L1 (12 min walk)
Ingrassia • Lines: L1 (14 min walk)

Train

Palermo Centrale (14 min walk)
Palermo Palazzo Reale-Orleans (27 min walk)

Ferry

Palermo (23 min walk)