San Giovanni degli Eremiti
San Giovanni degli Eremiti, Norman church in Palermo, Italy
San Giovanni degli Eremiti features five red domes on a Latin cross floor plan with a monastery cloister and Mediterranean gardens.
Roger II of Sicily established the church in 1136 on a site that previously hosted a 6th-century monastery and later a mosque during Muslim rule.
The architecture combines Norman structural elements with Arabic influences, reflecting the multicultural character of medieval Sicily under Norman sovereignty.
The church opens Monday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with admission fees of 6 euros for adults and 3 euros for children.
The building retains its original medieval structure with bare stone walls, displaying no interior decorations or religious furnishings.
Location: Palermo
Inception: 1136
Founders: Roger II of Sicily
Architectural style: Norman architecture, Norman-Arab-Byzantine culture
Part of: Arab-Norman Palermo and the Cathedral Churches of Cefalú and Monreale
GPS coordinates: 38.10972,13.35472
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:30
The historical sites of Sicily include Greek temples, Roman villas, Norman cathedrals, and nature reserves. This region combines ancient architecture with Mediterranean landscapes.
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