Porta Felice, Palermo

Name: Porta Felice
Address: Palermo, Italy

#116 among attractions in Palermo

City gate, Baroque architecture, Renaissance architecture

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Porta Felice is a monumental city gate of Palermo, Sicily; the gate is located in the zone of the Foro Italico and the Castellammare quarter. It represents the water-side entrance into what was formerly known as Via Cassaro, the most ancient main street of the city, but renamed Via Vittorio Emanuele after Italian unification. The gate was built in Renaissance and Baroque styles between the 16th and 17th centuries. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: RenaissanceCoordinates: 38°7'5"N, 13°22'17"E

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Centro Storico (Tribunali-Castellammare)Palermo Italy

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Day trips

Porta Felice – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Villa Giulia, La Magione, San Francesco d'Assisi, Santa Maria della Catena.

0.4 miSE
Vernacular architecture, Park
Villa Giulia, Palermo
10 min walk • Nestled within the bustling city of Palermo, Italy, Villa Giulia stands as an oasis of tranquility, offering a serene escape to both locals and tourists alike. This enchanting park, designed in the style of an Italian garden, is a testament to the Baroque era's love...
~1770 ftS
Romanesque architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
La Magione, Palermo
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Palermo, Italy, La Magione stands as a quiet testament to the city's rich historical tapestry. The official name of this serene place of worship is the Church of Santissima Trinità, but it is commonly referred to by locals as La Magione.
~1430 ftSW
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...
~690 ftNW
Church, Gothic architecture, Historical place
Santa Maria della Catena, Palermo
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Palermo, Italy, the Santa Maria della Catena stands as an architectural gem and a place of spiritual solace. This church, whose name translates to "Saint Mary of the Chain," is a testament to the rich history and cultural heritage of the city.
~1940 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Modern Art Gallery Sant'Anna, Palermo
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Palermo, Italy, the Modern Art Gallery Sant'Anna stands as a beacon of contemporary artistry within the city's historic tapestry. This esteemed museum is dedicated to showcasing a diverse range of modern artworks, providing a vibrant cultural...
~540 ftS
Renaissance art in a 15th-century palace
Palazzo Abatellis, Palermo
3 min walk • Palazzo Abatellis is a palazzo in Palermo, Sicily, southern Italy, located in the Kalsa quarter. It is home to the Galleria Regionale della Sicilia, the Gallery of Art for the Sicilian region.
~1980 ftNW
Forts and castles, Museum, Archaeological site
Castello a Mare, Palermo
10 min walk • Castello a Mare or Castellammare is an ancient fortress that guarded the entrance to the port at Palermo in La Cala. Extensive remains are visible, some of which are open to the public.
0.4 miSE
Fountain
Fontana del Genio a Villa Giulia, Palermo
10 min walk • The Fontana del Genio a Villa Giulia or Genio di Villa Giulia is a sculpted water fountain in the park of the Villa Giulia in Palermo. It was sculpted by Ignazio Marabitti in 1778 and shows the Genius of Palermo.
~430 ftSW
14th-century palace with decorated hall
Palazzo Chiaramonte, Palermo
3 min walk • Palazzo Chiaramonte-Steri is a Gothic-style palace located on via Piazza Marina, facing the Giardino Garibaldi in the ancient quarter of Kalsa of Palermo, region of Sicily, Italy.
~1080 ftE
Park, Garden
Foro Italico, Palermo
6 min walk • The Foro Italico is a pedestrian path and park along the seafront of Palermo, Sicily, Italy. In 1582, viceroy Marcantonio Colonna created a walking path in this part of the coast, that became a favorite destination for the leisure of the upper classes of the city in the 17th and 18th centuries.
~650 ftS
Church, Baroque architecture
Santa Maria della Gancia, Palermo
4 min walk • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Porta Felice?

Nearby attractions include museo internazionale delle marionette Antonio Pasqualino, Palermo (2 min walk), Palazzo Chiaramonte, Palermo (3 min walk), Santa Maria della Pietà, Palermo (3 min walk), Fontana del Cavalluccio Marino, Palermo (3 min walk).

How to get to Porta Felice by public transport?

The nearest stations to Porta Felice:

Bus

Foro Umberto I - Porta Felice • Lines: Ncs (2 min walk)
Piazzetta S. Spirito • Lines: Ncs (3 min walk)

Tram

Stazione Centrale • Lines: L1 (15 min walk)
Ingrassia • Lines: L1 (17 min walk)

Train

Palermo Centrale (17 min walk)
Palermo Palazzo Reale-Orleans (29 min walk)

Ferry

Palermo (21 min walk)