Palazzo Valguarnera-Gangi, Palermo

Name: Palazzo Valguarnera-Gangi
Address: Piazza Croce Dei Vespri 6, Palermo, 90133, Italy
Telephone: +39 091 616 2718

#81 among attractions in Palermo

Baroque architecture, Palace, Architecture

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Palazzo Valguarnera-Gangi is an urban palace, first of the Princes Valguarnera and then of the Princes Gangi, situated in the Piazza Croce dei Vespri, in the ancient quarter of the Kalsa in the city of Palermo, region of Sicily, Italy. The palace still retains its original rich Rococo interior decoration, and is located a block south of the church of Sant'Anna la Misericordia. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 38°6'54"N, 13°21'58"E

Address

Piazza Croce Dei Vespri 6Centro Storico (Tribunali-Castellammare)Palermo 90133 Italy

Contact

+39 091 616 2718

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Palazzo Valguarnera-Gangi – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Quattro Canti, Fontana Pretoria, Church of Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio, Chiesa di San Cataldo.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Palazzo Valguarnera-Gangi?

Nearby attractions include Modern Art Gallery Sant'Anna, Palermo (1 min walk), Chiesa di Sant'Anna la Misericordia, Palermo (2 min walk), Palazzo Isnello, Palermo (3 min walk), San Francesco d'Assisi, Palermo (3 min walk).

How to get to Palazzo Valguarnera-Gangi by public transport?

The nearest stations to Palazzo Valguarnera-Gangi:

Bus

Alloro - Cocchieri • Lines: Ncs (2 min walk)
Roma - Palazzo Ganci • Lines: 102, Ncs (3 min walk)

Tram

Stazione Centrale • Lines: L1 (10 min walk)
Ingrassia • Lines: L1 (13 min walk)

Train

Palermo Centrale (11 min walk)
Palermo Palazzo Reale-Orleans (20 min walk)

Ferry

Palermo (23 min walk)