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Top Things to do in Sicily
The 10 Best Cemeteries in Sicily, Italy
Sicily (/ˈsɪsɪli/ SISS-i-lee; Italian: Sicilia [siˈtʃiːlja], Sicilian: Sicìlia) is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. It is an autonomous region of Italy, in Southern Italy along with surrounding minor islands, officially referred to as Regione Siciliana.
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1. Agira Canadian War Cemetery
2. Commonwealth War Cemetery
3. Poggioreale
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 122 reviews
Reviewed By elana25
IL ‘68 CULTURA E SAPORI..."THE '68 CULTURE AND FLAVORS ... Cultural Association " This cultural association arranged a tour of the ruins of Poggioreale, as well as, a tasting of local foods. The group included myself and 7 family members from the United States and members of my family that live near Poggioreale. For 6 of my family members this was the first trip to Sicily. The members of Il ’68 arrived at the meeting point in their vintage Fiat and we followed them to the ruins. An architect and another guide led us on a tour of the ruins – so informative and professionally presented. Then we were delighted to enjoy a tasting of local food with family members under a pavilion very near the entrance to the ruins. After the tasting we were given more information on the devastating earthquake of 1968. This earthquake wreaked havoc on the Belice Valley – the home of my ancestors. Il ’68 presented us with souvenir plaques with various images of our ancestral home, Salaparuta – located very near the ruins for Poggioreale. If you are planning a visit to this area I would highly recommend this cultural association to provide a slice of Sicily that you will always remember. Thank you for making a wonderful day for my family.
4. Catacomba Paleocristiana di Porta d'Ossuna
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4.5 based on 29 reviews
Situated in the center of Palermo, near the Cathedral, the Catacomb of Porta d'Ossuna is a big underground cemetery consisting of wide tunnels and galleries, large cubicula (private chapels) and many parietal tombs, dated back to 4th A.D., one of the oldest evidence of Christians in Sicily. Guided tours with the archaeologists of the Coop. ArcheOfficina.
5. Catacomba paleocristiana di Villagrazia di Carini
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4.5 based on 25 reviews
With its over 5.000 mqs area excavated, the catacomb of Villagrazia di Carini is one of most important evidence of first Christianity in Sicily. The wide underground cemetery, date to 4th century A.D., is characterized by long galleries, with cubicula (private chapels) and arcosolia (parietal tomb) opened along the tunnels and ancient paited frescos made by roman artisans and artists, illustrating Old an New Testament scenes, portraits of praying deceased and images set in Paradise. Guided tours by archaeologists.
6. Cimitero Vecchio
7. Cimitero Monumentale degli Angeli
8. Catacombe dei Cappuccini
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4.0 based on 3,852 reviews
Visit, if you dare, this web of spooky subterranean passages where 8,000 of Palermo's mummified dead will greet you; some dating back over 500 years and still dressed in their absolute best.
Reviewed By OutOfYorkshire_Luis - Runcorn, United Kingdom
We parked nearby at the 'Parking Area Camper Green' which was about 5 minute walk away and cost 1 euro/hour. We had a short wait before the catacombs opened following the lunchtime closure, the door was opened and we were told that it cost 3 euros per person. Having visited other macabre attractions, this was really impressive. I'm not sure what we expected but there were so many mummies to look around and it was extremely interesting. There was another english family who had a young (4/5) year old child with them, which is probably a bit risky. You are very close to the mummies when walking around, and they are at various stages of decomposition.
9. Cimitero Monumentale Gran Camposanto
10. Ipogeo di Donnafugata
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