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Hotels near Palazzo Abatellis: (0.02 mi) B&B Greco Abatellis (0.02 mi) CASETTA ALLORO UNESCO ITINERARY (0.03 mi) CASETTA ALLORO free and fast wi-fi (0.03 mi) CASETTA ALLORO (0.03 mi) CASA DEGLI ALLORI appartamento di lusso in centro storico View all hotels near Palazzo Abatellis on Tripadvisor

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Restaurants near Palazzo Abatellis: (0.05 mi) Pablo’s Ristorante (0.11 mi) Divino in gusto alla Magione (0.08 mi) L'Ottava Nota (0.10 mi) Ristorante Quattro Mani (0.11 mi) MadoniEAT View all restaurants near Palazzo Abatellis on Tripadvisor

Palazzo Abatellis - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)

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343RenatoS

McLean, VA24 contributions

L'Annunziata

Oct 2018 • Family

Its a beautiful painting. Compare to the Monalisa.
This Museum is a must visit in Palermo and the Annunziata painting is worth to admire

Written October 24, 2018

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MandBtravellers

United Kingdom3 contributions

Is it open

Oct 2020

Opening times: Tuesday to Friday 9 - 19 Saturday and Sunday 9 - 13.30 apparently

It's reputation is the best in Sicily

Written October 3, 2020

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Anthony H

Williamsburg, VA1,134 contributions

The Regional Art Gallery, 16 rooms of beauty all in one place!

Oct 2018 • Family

The building is Catalan and is not impressive, but the contents sure are! The "Triumph of Death" fresco an internationally known work is housed here. Also not to be missed by art lovers is the "Annunciation" work by the great Antonello da Messina in in the 1400's. Other famous works are the "Wooden Crucifix" by Pietro Ruzzolone 15th-16th century and "Portrait of a Youth" by Antonello Gagini son of Domenico Gagini who sculped "Virgin and Child" in the 1400's.

Written November 5, 2018

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Will

Sheffield, UK23 contributions

Religious Art

Sep 2023 • Couples

We spent about an hour in the dozen or so rooms in the palazzo. The cost is 8 Euros per person and they accept credit cards, contrary to one of the reviews. The major work is "The Triumph of Death" wall painting. The theme of the entire gallery is religious art from the 14th century onwards. There are cards written in Italian and in English in almost every room, with details of the artworks.
One of the reviews mentioned the heat. Yes, it gets hot in Sicily in the summer. It's an old palazzo not a modern air conditioned building.

Written September 10, 2023

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Muddy_Norfolk

King's Lynn, UK28 contributions

Unmissable

Jul 2018 • Couples

The art in this beautiful building is worth trailing through narrow back streets in 30* heat to see. As lots of other reviewers have pointed out...the huge fresco of the Triumph of Death and the Blue virgin of Antonio de Messina are quite quite wonderful..The top floor has some excellent work by artists who copied Caravaggios style with great success...some beautiful portraits and dramatic scenes. A must see if visiting Palermo.

Written July 29, 2018

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dsk188644

Brussels, Belgium121 contributions

fabulous exhibits but lousy welcome and client service

Oct 2015

this visit sums up what is most irritating about Sicily. they have the most splendid cultural jewels but there is no plan of the museum and no sense of pride or welcome. the explanations in each room (in English and Italian) are placed not at the convenient entrance to each room, but in a place where you have to fight to find it. and you pay 8 euros to be told that one of the main attractions is not available. I really felt like asking for a discount. but you get worn down but lack of eye contact with the staff and just leave quietly. that said the Annunciation by de Messina is fabulous. so you have to go

Written October 22, 2015

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Peter L

Melbourne, Australia3 contributions

Exhibitions

Jan 2019 • Couples

The exhibition of paintings of Antonello da Messina finishes in February 2019.
It is superb - he is painter who brings the soul of a portrait to the viewer.
He introduced into Italy the Dutch style of posture (half profile), hues and oil painting techniques.
Fortunately the most impressive of all - a small painting Virgin Annunciate lives in Palazzo permanently. Worth to see on it's own... I am not sure after seeing that small painting, it might just be on the top of the best ever made paintings.

Written January 30, 2019

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Neil H

Dublin, Ireland7 contributions

Interesting Art and great building

Dec 2018 • Couples

I spent a couple of hours visiting here. It is a beautiful building with some great art and exhibitions. Definitely include this on your list of cultural experiences in Palermo.

Written December 29, 2018

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ginsengNewYork

New York City, NY1,319 contributions

GOOD WHEN IT IS OPENED...

Jul 2017

The collection of museum that used to be the residence of Francesco Abatellis, port master of the Kingdom of Sicily, is rather rich. It contains 12th century wooden works, 14th-17th century works by foreign and italian artists and the remarkable fresco of the Triumph of Death by unknown author that is exhibited in the former chapel. I think this museum is worth visiting at least because of this fresco which leaves a lasting impression.

Written May 15, 2018

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Daniela V

Cervo, Italia1,718 contributions

So many masterpieces to lose our orientation

May 2018 • Couples

Probably the best known piece is Antonello's Virgin Annunciate, the delicate portrait of a very beautiful girl, but also the Triumph of Death, an awesome fresco taking up an entire wall. It is a large collection of mostly religious works. For me the most impressive room was the recently appointed Red Room on top, with late samples of Mannerism.

Written May 4, 2018

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