Chiesa del Carmine Maggiore, Palermo

Name: Chiesa del Carmine Maggiore
Address: Via Libero Grassi, 13, Palermo, 90134, Italy
Telephone: +39 091 651 2018

#114 among attractions in Palermo

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The church and Convent of the Carmelites or Church of the Carmine Maggiore, stands in the Albergheria district in the municipality of Palermo. Belonging to the diocese of Palermo, vicariate of Palermo under the patronage of Santa Rosalia and Santa Cristina patroness of the mandamento, archpriesthood of Palermo, church of Carmine Maggiore.

Alternative names: Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 38°6'40"N, 13°21'41"E

Address

Via Libero Grassi, 13Centro Storico (Palazzo Reale-Monte di Pietà)Palermo 90134 Italy

Contact

+39 091 651 2018

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Chiesa del Carmine Maggiore – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Quattro Canti, Fontana Pretoria, Palazzo Alliata di Villafranca, Church of Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Chiesa del Carmine Maggiore?

Nearby attractions include Oratorio del Carminello, Palermo (3 min walk), Chiesa del Gesù, Palermo (4 min walk), Palazzo Comitini, Palermo (4 min walk), Sant'Orsola, Palermo (5 min walk).

How to get to Chiesa del Carmine Maggiore by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chiesa del Carmine Maggiore:

Bus

Tukory - Porta S. Agata • Lines: Ncs (4 min walk)
Maqueda - Palazzo Comitini • Lines: Ncs (5 min walk)

Train

Palermo Centrale (10 min walk)
Palermo Palazzo Reale-Orleans (11 min walk)

Tram

Stazione Centrale • Lines: L1 (10 min walk)
Ingrassia • Lines: L1 (14 min walk)

Ferry

Palermo (30 min walk)