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Palermo: Rotoli Cemetery & Sanctuary of Santa Rosalia Guided Tour

Palermo, Italy Walking Tours

Highlights

  • Start with a guided visit to the Rotoli Cemetery, an open-air archive of Palermo’s history.
  • Walk among the monuments and avenues as your guide shares stories of notable artists, intellectuals, and citizens who have shaped the city.
  • Stop for ice cream in the Arenella district before heading to Monte Pellegrino, once described by Goethe as a beautiful promontory.
  • Visit the Sanctuary of Saint Rosalia, built inside a cave where the remains of the city's patron saint were found.

About this experience

Start with a guided visit to the Rotoli Cemetery, an open-air archive of Palermo’s history. Walk among the monuments and avenues as your guide shares stories of notable artists, intellectuals, and citizens who have shaped the city. Stop for ice cream in the Arenella district before heading to Monte Pellegrino, once described by Goethe as a beautiful promontory. Visit the Sanctuary of Saint Rosalia, built inside a cave where the remains of the city's patron saint were found. Learn about her role in saving Palermo from the plague and why devotion to "La Santuzza" remains strong.

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Duration03:30
LanguagesEN, ZH, RU, PT, DE, IT
VenueSicily Walking Tours
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