Palermo: Monuments and Statues
Places and attractions in the Monuments and statues category
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- Church
- Baroque architecture
- Historical place
- Museum
- Sacred and religious sites
- Romanesque architecture
- Vernacular architecture
- Unesco
- Gothic architecture
- Palace
- History museum
- Architecture
- Square
- Park
- Specialty museum
- Art museum
- Forts and castles
- Area
- Art gallery
- Monuments and statues
- Concerts and shows
- Fountain
- Sport
- Sport venue
Fontana Pretoria
Nestled in the heart of Palermo, Italy, the Fontana Pretoria stands as a monumental testament to Renaissance artistry and the city's rich cultural heritage. Often referred to as the “Fountain of Shame” due to the nude figures that adorn it, this grandiose fountain...
Porta Nuova
Porta Nuova, a majestic gateway to the ancient city of Palermo, stands as a testament to the city's rich historical tapestry. Erected in the 16th century, this triumphal arch was built to celebrate the victory of Charles V at the Battle of Tunis in 1535.
Fontana del Garraffo
The Garraffo Fountain is a Baroque fountain of Palermo. It is located in Piazza Marina, down the ancient Cassaro street, now called Via Vittorio Emanuele, within the historic centre of Palermo.
Church of San Francesco di Paola
St. Francis of Paola is a church in Palermo, with an adjoining convent of the Order of Minims.
Genio del Porto
The Genius of the Port, also known as Genius of the Pier, Genius of Palermo at the Port or Genius of the Cippo Smeriglio, is an ancient marble high relief inserted at the end of the 16th century in a memorial stone that has stood at the entrance to...
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