Catacombe dei Cappuccini di Palermo
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Catacombe dei Cappuccini di Palermo

Museum · Palermo ·

Macabre catacombs with 8000 mummified bodies from 16th-1920

Catacombe dei Cappuccini di Palermo by null
Catacombe dei Cappuccini di Palermo by null
Catacombe dei Cappuccini di Palermo by null
Catacombe dei Cappuccini di Palermo by null
Catacombe dei Cappuccini di Palermo by null
Catacombe dei Cappuccini di Palermo by null
Catacombe dei Cappuccini di Palermo by null
Catacombe dei Cappuccini di Palermo by null
Catacombe dei Cappuccini di Palermo by null
Catacombe dei Cappuccini di Palermo by null
Catacombe dei Cappuccini di Palermo by null
Catacombe dei Cappuccini di Palermo by null
Catacombe dei Cappuccini di Palermo by null
Catacombe dei Cappuccini di Palermo by null
Catacombe dei Cappuccini di Palermo by null
Catacombe dei Cappuccini di Palermo by null
Catacombe dei Cappuccini di Palermo by null
Catacombe dei Cappuccini di Palermo by null
Catacombe dei Cappuccini di Palermo by null
Catacombe dei Cappuccini di Palermo by null
Catacombe dei Cappuccini di Palermo by null
Catacombe dei Cappuccini di Palermo by null
Catacombe dei Cappuccini di Palermo by null
Catacombe dei Cappuccini di Palermo by null
Catacombe dei Cappuccini di Palermo by null
Catacombe dei Cappuccini di Palermo by null
Catacombe dei Cappuccini di Palermo by null
Catacombe dei Cappuccini di Palermo by null
Catacombe dei Cappuccini di Palermo by null
Catacombe dei Cappuccini di Palermo by null
Catacombe dei Cappuccini di Palermo by null

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Piazza Cappuccini, 1, 90129 Palermo PA, Italy Get directions

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Piazza Cappuccini, 1, 90129 Palermo PA, Italy Get directions

+39 091 652 7389
catacombefraticappuccini.com
@catacombe_frati_cappuccini

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Oct 29, 2025

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In Palermo, Secrets and Stories Await Around Every Corner

"A macabre mass grave of mummified citizens, providing a unique and eerie historical insight into Palermo's past."

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"At street level, the Capuchin monastery might seem like many other historic churches in Palermo. But once you go below ground, you'll encounter the most unusual and macabre display in the city. More than 8,000 mummified bodies are interred in its catacombs, some stacked on wooden shelves, others standing or hanging upright along the walls. The oldest resident is a friar named Silvestro da Gubbio, who dates from 1599; among the more recent arrivals is two-year-old Rosalia Lombardo, who died in 1920 and is so eerily well preserved that she's been nicknamed Sleeping Beauty."

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Catacombe dei Cappuccini

Usman N.

Google
A truly unique and unforgettable experience in Palermo. The Catacombs are both fascinating and a little haunting, giving you a rare glimpse into history, tradition, and the passage of time. The preserved mummies are unlike anything I’ve seen before – it feels like walking through centuries of Sicilian history. The place is well-organized, easy to access, and not too crowded when I visited. Tickets are affordable, and the staff were friendly and helpful. Photos are not allowed inside the Catacombs (for respect), but the atmosphere itself leaves a strong impression. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Palermo who wants to explore something beyond the usual tourist attractions.

Ann S

Google
So incredible! If for no other reason go too see the old clothes worn by the deceased. About a 30-40 minute tour through it. Little Rosalia was difficult to see. You had to stand behind a barrier and could not easily look in to see her sweet face. You cannot take photos. Getting there was a pain. We took an expensive taxi to and from central Palermo to get there. (Worth it) Afterwords, tour the adjacent Cappuccini Cemetery above it. A wonder of art and beauty. My husband was in awe of the number of flowers relations leave for family members.

Eileen W.

Google
The Cappuchin Crypt / Catacombs is the right place to come for something totally spooky and unique! I loved my visit contemplating death and seeing the outfits over the skeletons of people dead for hundreds of years. Amazing!

Rebecca C.

Google
Incredible sight, incredible preservation of history. Macabre, humbling, and a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I wish they had more signs perhaps with some context for the people interred there, but it was still interesting.

餅

Google
better preserved than the one in Paris. No need to que for long. Can take credit card for ticket payment. The actual entrance is near the shop, not the gate, dont miss.

Jay S.

Google
I highly recommend! Very unique with lots of cool history!! There are not many plaques explaining the history so I recommend doing some reading up on it beforehand so you have greater insight when in there. We didn't buy tickets in advance and showed up when it opened again in the afternoon. There was a long line when we got there. We bought tickets and went in about 20-30 min afterwards. So, show up early! But they move through people pretty quickly. No photos or videos are allowed. Don't be a douche in there. It's a solemn and macabe experience.

Ofer L.

Google
The place is both moving and unsettling — corridors lined with mummies and skeletons dressed in centuries-old clothing, from children to clergymen and members of the upper class. That said, the site feels a bit neglected — dust, wear on the displays, and a lack of clear explanations in foreign languages make it harder to fully grasp the historical value. If you’re looking for something truly unusual, it’s a must-see — but for the sensitive eye and heart, it can also be quite disturbing.

Larisa T

Google
Interesting experience. There was quite a queue but once the catacombs re-opened after lunch, it moved quickly. It took me 20 minutes or so to walk through. The best-preserved bidy of the little girl was barely visible as it was very dark.
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Katie A.

Yelp
Interesting place. A bit unsettling with all the dead bodies. Unless you understand the history of the place first it will not make sense. Also pay attention to the operating hours. They close over lunch and do not open until 3pm. I did see people bringing small children, which I really question.
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Ash O.

Yelp
This is a very well known tourist spot in Palermo and catacombs in the world. My husband and I have been to others but this one was notable. This site is not for everybody and definitely not for young children. Dead bodies are arranged by either family or their station in society. They are also dressed and in varying states of decay. It was particularly jarring to see children. The site is still run by the Capuchins and I imagine that it is a decent source of income because the site is so well visited. My husband who is not easily unsettled left shortly after entering. Photographs are understandably not allowed.