Palazzo Chiaramonte, Gothic palace in Piazza Marina, Palermo, Italy
The Palazzo Chiaramonte features stark stone walls with Gothic windows, rising above ground level to meet its original defensive purpose.
Built between 1307 and 1320 by Manfredi Chiaramonte, the palace later functioned as headquarters of the Spanish viceroys from late 15th century until 1517.
The Sala Magna contains wooden ceiling paintings created by Cecco di Naro, Simone da Corleone, and Pellegrino Darena in medieval Sicilian style.
The palace opens Monday through Friday from 15:00 to 20:00, weekends from 10:00 to 20:00, with guided tours lasting approximately one hour.
Iron cage marks remain visible on palace walls, where severed heads of nobles who rebelled against Emperor Charles V were displayed.
Location: Palermo
Email: biglietteria.steri@gmail.com
Website: https://turismo.comune.palermo.it/palermo-welcome-luogo-dettaglio.php?tp=68&det=20&id=111
GPS coordinates: 38.11765,13.37012
Latest update: May 23, 2025 10:50
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