Piazza San Domenico, Palermo

Name: Piazza San Domenico
Address: Palermo, Italy

#56 among attractions in Palermo

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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. In the past it was called "Piazza Imperiale", because its creation was decided by the Emperor Charles VI. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 38°7'8"N, 13°21'47"E

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Centro Storico (Tribunali-Castellammare)Palermo Italy

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

Nearby attractions include: Quattro Canti, Fontana Pretoria, Regional Archeological Museum Antonio Salinas, Santa Caterina.

~1210 ftS
Grand square with symmetrical fountains
Quattro Canti, Palermo
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~1230 ftS
Baroque architecture, Vernacular architecture, Monuments and statues
Fontana Pretoria, Palermo
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~990 ftNW
Phoenician and ancient Greek art exhibits
Regional Archeological Museum Antonio Salinas, Palermo
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Palermo, Italy, the Regional Archaeological Museum Antonio Salinas stands as a bastion of ancient history and culture. Named after the esteemed archaeologist Antonio Salinas, the museum is renowned for its extensive collection of artifacts that...
~1210 ftS
Church, Baroque architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Santa Caterina, Palermo
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~1360 ftS
City hall, Vernacular architecture
Palazzo Pretorio, Palermo
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~1350 ftSE
Church, Gothic architecture, Sacred and religious sites
San Francesco d'Assisi, Palermo
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Palermo, Italy, the Church of San Francesco d'Assisi stands as a testament to the city's rich religious heritage and architectural prowess. Built in the 13th century, the church is dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi, the revered Italian...
~1390 ftS
Square
Piazza Bellini, Palermo
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Palermo, Italy, Piazza Bellini stands as a testament to the city's rich historical tapestry and cultural confluence. This charming square, though less famed than some of its European counterparts, offers a window into the soul of Palermo...
~1350 ftS
Grand Sicilian Baroque Catholic church
San Giuseppe dei Teatini, Palermo
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~1230 ftS
Square, Historical place
Piazza Pretoria, Palermo
6 min walk • Piazza Pretoria, often referred to as the "Square of Shame" due to the nude statues that adorn its central fountain, is a grand square located in the heart of Palermo, Italy. The square is dominated by the Fontana Pretoria, a monumental fountain that dates back to the...
~200 ftNE
Church, Baroque architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Church of San Domenico, Palermo
1 min walk • 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.
~1080 ftSW
Church, Baroque architecture, Historical place
Santa Ninfa dei Crociferi, Palermo
6 min walk • The Church of Saint Nympha is a Baroque-Mannerist church of Palermo. The facade rises on Via Maqueda, a block north of the central intersection known as the Quattro Canti, in the quarter of Seralcadi, within the historic centre of Palermo.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Piazza San Domenico?

Nearby attractions include Church of San Domenico, Palermo (1 min walk), Museo del Risorgimento Vittorio Emanuele Orlando, Palermo (2 min walk), Via Roma, Palermo (2 min walk), Mercato della Vucciria, Palermo (2 min walk).

How to get to Piazza San Domenico by public transport?

The nearest stations to Piazza San Domenico:

Bus

Roma - Bandiera • Lines: 102 (1 min walk)
Palermo - Via Roma • Lines: Pc1 (1 min walk)

Ferry

Palermo (17 min walk)

Tram

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

Train

Palermo Centrale (18 min walk)
Palermo Palazzo Reale-Orleans (22 min walk)