Santa Ninfa dei Crociferi, Palermo

Name: Santa Ninfa dei Crociferi
Address: Via Maqueda 220, Palermo, 90134, Italy
Telephone: +39 091 334838

#44 among attractions in Palermo

Church, Baroque architecture, Historical place

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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. The church belongs to the Camillians. ()

Local name: Chiesa di Santa Ninfa dei Crociferi Completed: 1750 (274 years ago)Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 38°6'60"N, 13°21'38"E

Address

Via Maqueda 220Centro Storico (Palazzo Reale-Monte di Pietà)Palermo 90134 Italy

Contact

+39 091 334838

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Santa Ninfa dei Crociferi – 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 Santa Ninfa dei Crociferi?

Nearby attractions include Cassaro, Palermo (2 min walk), Quattro Canti, Palermo (3 min walk), Moschea di Palermo, Palermo (3 min walk), Palazzo Riso, Palermo (3 min walk).

How to get to Santa Ninfa dei Crociferi by public transport?

The nearest stations to Santa Ninfa dei Crociferi:

Bus

Vittorio Emanuale - Quattro Canti • Lines: Ncs (3 min walk)
Piazza Pretoria • Lines: Ncs (4 min walk)

Tram

Stazione Centrale • Lines: L1 (16 min walk)
Ingrassia • Lines: L1 (20 min walk)

Train

Palermo Palazzo Reale-Orleans (17 min walk)
Palermo Centrale (17 min walk)

Ferry

Palermo (21 min walk)