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San Giovanni degli Eremiti Description
South of the Norman Palace in Palermo is the former monastery of San Giovanni degli Eremiti, an idyllic place in which to relax and meditate for a while. Even before actually entering this quiet place the visitor will find himself drawn to it by the red Moorish domes. In fact an Arabic mosque once stood here, and a hall with five arches to the south of the Christian church still stands.

Previously, from the sixth century onwards, there had been a Benedictine monastery on this spot, and the site was re-consecrated under the Normans. In 1132 Roger II built the square church surmounted by five domes which we see today. It originally served as a mourning chapel for the court dignitaries.

The interior is severe and
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Hobbies & Activities category: Archeological site or ruin;  Christian sites
Address
San Giovanni degli Eremiti
Via dei Benedettini
I-90100 Palermo
Italy
Hours
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Open9:009:009:009:009:009:009:00
Closed19:0019:0019:0019:0019:0019:0013:00
Cost
Adult4.15 Euros
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