Colonna dell'Immacolata

Colonna dell'Immacolata is a religious monument in San Domenico Square featuring a bronze Madonna statue on top and four white marble archangels positioned at its base. The shaft rises in gray stone with the figures arranged to create a vertical composition that commands attention.

Architect Tommaso Maria Napoli designed the monument in 1724, and Giovanni Amico oversaw its completion in 1728. It was erected during the reign of King Charles VI of Naples.

The column takes its name from the Catholic dogma of the Immaculate Conception, a central belief that shaped Palermo's religious identity. People in the city view it as a symbol of their devotion to Mary.

The monument stands directly in front of San Domenico Church in the center of the square, making it easy to locate and view from any angle. You can approach it freely and observe the details of the statues up close.

Every December 8th, firefighters place a wreath at the foot of the Madonna using a ladder in a ceremony that has been repeated since 1954. This annual ritual gives the monument a living connection to the city's present day.

Creator: Tommaso Napoli

GPS coordinates: 38.11872,13.36289

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:03