Immaculate Conception Church

Palermo, Italy

The Church of the Immaculate Conception is a Baroque church of Palermo. The church is near Porta Carini, in the heart of the ancient market. It was built between 1604 and 1740 and is finely decorated with many works of Sicilian artists like Giacomo Amato, Pietro Novelli, Olivio Sòzzi, Giuseppe Velasco and Carlo D'Aprile.

References:

Wikipedia

Religious sites in Italy

Address

Vicolo Abbadia 4, Palermo, Italy

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Details

Founded: 1604
Category: Religious sites in Italy

More Information

en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.7/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Rashmi (8 months ago)
One of the most beautiful churches I have visited and its a shame its not even popular. It was an accidental find and wow!! Beautiful interiors.

mirabella shahidullah (2 years ago)
One of the most beautiful churches I’ve been to in Palermo. A worthwhile visit!

Vanco Sekuloski (2 years ago)
This has to be the most underrated church in the world. Breathtaking interior, probably most PERFECT. Every piece is a work of art. Mostly made of stone, it's no surprise it took 140 years to complete. Please pay a visit to this church when you visit Palermo, I promise you will never forget it. For a cost of 2 euros your life will enrich and humble you like no other place.

Michele Formica (2 years ago)
Went there for a wedding clearly a prime location. Loads of wedding enthusiasts there too. Prega pe noi

Emma (3 years ago)
Beautiful little church inside the Capo market. It is open in the morning only so make sure to stop by during your visit of Capo market. It will be worth it!

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