• Catacombe dei Cappuccini - The Catacombs of the Capuchins of Palermo are an underground burial site of significant historical and cultural value, renowned for the unique preservation of thousands of mummies in an evocative and, for some, unsettling setting. Situated beneath the Capuchin convent in the Cuba district of the city, the catacombs originated in the sixteenth century as an exclusive burial ground for Capuchin friars, later evolving into a cemetery accessible to nobles, bourgeois, clergy, and notable figures of Sicilian society. ### Main characteristics 1. Architecture and Structure: The catacombs stretch beneath the Capuchin convent, with corridors organized by social class and type of deceased. There are sections dedicated to men, women, virgins, children, priests, monks, and even professionals, such as doctors and lawyers.
• Cimitero dei Cappuccini - The Cemetery of the Capuchins in Palermo, adjacent to the Capuchin friars’ convent, is a distinctive and captivating place where history, art, and spirituality converge. Initially a simple monastic cemetery, it gained fame for its catacombs that contain thousands of mummified bodies, reflecting funerary practices from the seventeenth to the nineteenth centuries. Among corridors and niches, the remains of religious figures, nobles, and ordinary citizens narrate centuries of Palermo’s history. Today, the site is both a fascinating and eerie destination, providing an authentic glimpse into the culture and spirituality of Baroque Palermo.

• Guide in language

A journey into the shadows: between eternal silences and buried secrets

The adventure commences where life transitions into death: the Capuchin Catacombs, a timeless place, inhabited by mummified bodies that silently observe. Among bones, skulls, and concealed corridors, forgotten whispers seem to guide the way.

At the heart of this enigma lies Rosalia Lombardo, the “Sleeping Girl”, resting with slightly open eyes and a peaceful expression. Her immaculate preservation remains a mystery that challenges science, enveloped in legend.

Yet, the journey continues, through ancient tombs and mysterious symbols, in a Palermo cemetery where stories have never found peace. An experience for those who dare to listen to the unspoken and gaze where others avert their eyes.

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