Church of Saint John of the Hermits

A beautiful and tranquil medieval ruin. Although the entrance fee is a little on the steep side, it's an amazing place to take your time admiring the architecture and relaxing in the shade.

Expensive given how small a space. But a lovely garden with ruined cloister etc.

This was my favourite place to visit in Palermo. It is an oasis of calm and rest. The only weak aspect of our visit was one of the staff on the path near the entrance who was sitting watching loud YouTube clips on his phone. Anyway, moving on, it was quiet from that point. We picked a day when very few people were visiting. The excavations in the main church were interesting. The bells toll at midday which was lovely hearing the tuned minor third between the two bells. We did see a couple of people climbing the bell tower with hard hats, but this wasn't offered to us on entry.

Not much to see for the price inside. Quite plain inside with a beautiful mosaic floor. Has a fun history - it used to be a post office!

Ticket 8€ /person is too expensive and nothing interesting inside

7€ to see a courtyard Was cute but other than the 3 red domes and the cute courtyard Sure it was an interesting setting but 7€ you can visit much interesting/pretty/ overall aesthetically worthy places

Important part of the Sicilian heritage dating back from the Byzantine Empire! This place is giving you a different view of all churches and places you can see in the city. Worth seeing it as it is near the main attractions. The entrance is €6 per person over 18 and you would need approximately 30 minutes. It is a nice place to refresh in a hot summer day in Palermo.

One of the UNESCO World Heritage sites, very close to the nearby Norman Palace. I wouldn't recommend this place as a must-see but if you have a particular interest in Arab-Norman architecture a visit is worthwhile. Please note you cannot climb up the bell tower from this church.

Originally built as a Benedictine monastery and founded by Pope Gregory in 581, when Sicily was invaded by Muslims in the 9th century, the monastery was destroyed and rebuilt as a mosque. And then in 1132, Norman King Roger II reconsecreated the mosque as a church. Disctinctive for the red domes at the top of the church, these are leftover homages to the Arab style. The church itself is a Latin Cross decorated with white bricks. Inside, much of the church is now greenery with tropical plants and trees. Entry is a minor €6 and is well worth it. You just can't see all of this from the outside. The garden is beautiful and the structure itself is very well preserved. There are some beautiful photos to be taken here. I'm really glad I learned about this place and if you're near the Palermo cathedral, make the walk to this church. You will not be disappointed. [Review 12827 overall, 142 of 2020.]