Charles V Monument, Palermo

Name: Charles V Monument
Address: Palermo, Italy

#64 among attractions in Palermo

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The Charles V Monument is a monumental sculpture erected in 1631 on Piazza Bologni in Palermo, Sicily. It was initially designed to be placed in the center of the Quattro Canti but was eventually erected in its current location. The statue of Charles V was created by Scipione Li Volsi of the Li Volsi family of Sicilian sculptors. It portrays him as a triumphant Roman Emperor, with reference to his months-long stop in Sicily following the Conquest of Tunis. The marble pedestal is by Giacomo Cirasolo and Luigi Geraci with sculptures by Giovanni Tagliavia. The Latin inscriptions praise Charles and compare him to "the brothers Robert and Roger ", who had brought an end to Muslim rule in Palermo in January 1072. ()

Coordinates: 38°6'54"N, 13°21'36"E

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Centro Storico (Palazzo Reale-Monte di Pietà)Palermo Italy

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Charles V Monument – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palermo Cathedral, Quattro Canti, Fontana Pretoria, Palazzo Alliata di Villafranca.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Charles V Monument?

Nearby attractions include Palazzo Alliata di Villafranca, Palermo (1 min walk), Palazzo Riso, Palermo (1 min walk), Piazza Bologni, Palermo (1 min walk), Palazzo Natoli, Palermo (2 min walk).

How to get to Charles V Monument by public transport?

The nearest stations to Charles V Monument:

Bus

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

Train

Palermo Palazzo Reale-Orleans (14 min walk)
Palermo Centrale (15 min walk)

Tram

Stazione Centrale • Lines: L1 (14 min walk)
Ingrassia • Lines: L1 (19 min walk)

Ferry

Palermo (24 min walk)