Santa Maria in Valverde

Santa Maria in Valverde is a baroque church in Palermo with a rectangular nave and semicircular apse. The interior features mixed marbles and stuccos decorated with scrolls and garland patterns throughout.

The church was built near a 12th-century convent and underwent major renovations in 1633 under architect Mariano Smiriglio. Camillo Pallavicino provided the funding for this extensive transformation.

The interior displays frescoes by Olivio Sozzi depicting the Virgin's glory, while Antonio Grano's ceiling paintings show biblical scenes. These artworks shape the visual experience throughout the interior space.

The church is located at Largo Cavalieri di Malta and opens on Thursdays from 4 PM to 7 PM, with extended hours from 5 PM to 8 PM starting in May. Plan your visit around these specific opening times and seasonal changes.

A secondary entrance features a stone baroque portal with intricately carved scrolls, standing beside a three-tiered bell tower from the 17th century. This pairing of portal and tower creates a distinctive element that many visitors overlook.

Location: Palermo

Inception: 1633

Architectural style: baroque architecture

GPS coordinates: 38.12028,13.36389

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:44