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San Giovanni degli Eremiti


San Giovanni degli Eremiti
Via dei Benedettini 3
Palermo, Sicily
Italy
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“San Giovanni Degli Eremiti” Fodors.com
“San Giovanni degli Eremiti” Frommer's
“San Giovanni degli Eremiti” PlanetWare.com
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #72 of 90 attractions in Palermo
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This important monument is well-recognized for its Arab architecture, which contains three domes and cubic forms that are representative of an...... more » This important monument is well-recognized for its Arab architecture, which contains three domes and cubic forms that are representative of an Oriental influence. « less
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Attraction type: Ancient ruins, Garden, Architectural building
Activities: Walking, Viewing foliage
Address: Via dei Benedettini 3 Palermo, Sicily
Italy
Tel: 091-651-5019

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“Now renovated but pricey”
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3 of 5 stars
parlogilese
Winchester
24 Sep 2009

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

“A big disappointment”
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1 of 5 stars
meancritic
Southern England
19 Oct 2007

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

“Can only confirm the closing”
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3 of 5 stars
newyorkerinsicily
Palermo, Italy
29 Sep 2007
1
person found this review helpful

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

“Closed for renovation”
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2 of 5 stars
debdancing
Worthing, United Kingdom
28 Sep 2007
2
people found this review helpful

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

“Don't go!”
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1 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
New York, NY
27 Feb 2005
4
people found this review helpful

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

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San Giovanni degli Eremiti Address

Via dei Benedettini 3, Palermo, Sicily, Italy
Tel: 091-651-5019