The garden with the fig trees, the many acanthus, the arums, the small beautiful cloister, the Byzantine cupolas, the stark interior, all pleased me. More

Like San Cataldo, this little church is another Arab / Norman architectural fusion. Set in small but peaceful grounds (ruined cloisters) the four, pink Arab domes complement the austere Norman architecture perfectly. The interior, with its simple groin vaults, is elegant and beautiful. If you appreciate restraint and simplicity then this is a must. I recommend seeing this on the... More

There is rather little to see here. The ruins are well maintained, the cloisters are small and pleasant, and it is interesting to see the 5 red domes. However, there was little else to keep us here, although it was a complete contrast to the Baroque-fest elsewhere or the unmaintained ruins elsewhere in the city. More

San Giovanni is a little oasis in the middle of the mad city, a lovely garden full of palms and pomegranates just metres from the insane Palermo traffic. The building has been renovated but they are now charging €6, which seems a little steep given that there's not really anything to see once you get inside. Like the other Arab-Norman... More

Completely closed for restoration and has been for quite a while. Nothing in any of the guidebooks though eg Eyewitness was updated recently while the site must have been "in restauro", and certainly nothing in the guides produced by the local tourist office. Of course these places have to be maintained and Italy has such a vast heritage that one... More

Debdancing is 100% right, and I can confirm this as I only live a few blocks away from San Giovanni Degli Eremiti. Though it gives you the feel of what lush, luxuriant Arab gardens were like back in the day (even if the structure was built during Norman times on the remains of an Islamic edifice) it is in dire... More

This Church is located in Via dei Benedettini. wedged in adjacent to the University. It is easily recognisable by the five Norman red domes. I especially wanted to visit this Church but it is currently closed for renovation. You are offered the chance to climb the belltower for a "panoramic view". This costs 1 euro. While I was happy I... More

This place was nothing what i thought it would be! I am glad i didnt bring my kids because they would of fallen asleep on the spot. The information the tour guides gave us had no interesting facts at all.It was a waste of money and time. More