Santuario di Santa Rosalia: A Sanctuary in a Cave
Discover Palermo's sacred cave church, the Santuario di Santa Rosalia, a unique pilgrimage site dedicated to the city's patron saint.
The Santuario di Santa Rosalia is a unique church and pilgrimage site built into a cave on Monte Pellegrino, just outside Palermo. Dedicated to Palermo's patron saint, Santa Rosalia, the sanctuary attracts visitors with its blend of natural grotto and religious architecture.
A brief summary to Santuario di Santa Rosalia
- Via Bonanno Pietro, Palermo, Metropolitan City of Palermo, 90142, IT
- +39091540326
- Visit website
- Monday 8 am-10 pm
- Tuesday 8 am-10 pm
- Wednesday 8 am-10 pm
- Thursday 8 am-10 pm
- Friday 8 am-10 pm
- Saturday 8 am-10 pm
- Sunday 8 am-10 pm
Local tips
- Wear comfortable shoes for the uphill walk to the sanctuary and for exploring the cave interior.
- Check the mass schedule in advance if you wish to attend a service.
- Bring a water bottle, especially during hot weather, as the climb can be strenuous.
- Combine your visit with a hike on Monte Pellegrino for stunning views of Palermo.
- Note that the access road to the parking near the statue of Santa Rosalia may be closed to traffic from 11 PM to 6 AM.
Getting There
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Public Transport
From Palermo city center, take bus line 812 from Turati-La-Lumia directly to Santuario. The journey takes approximately 36 minutes and costs €2. Alternatively, bus line 101 can be taken from Palermo Centrale Station to Villa Sofia Croce Rossa, from there, transfer to bus line 806 or 812 to reach the Santuario. A single ticket for bus, tram and subway costs €5.50 per day.
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Taxi
A taxi from Palermo city center to Santuario di Santa Rosalia takes approximately 22 minutes and costs between €26 and €32. Taxi fares in Palermo are metered, with a base fare of €6.35 during the day (06:00 to 22:00) and €8.26 at night (22:00 to 06:00) including the first 2km, and €0.84 per kilometer thereafter. Be aware that these prices are estimates and can vary based on traffic and time of day.
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Driving
Drive towards Monte Pellegrino following signs for the Santuario di Santa Rosalia. Free parking is available near the Belvedere di Monte Pellegrino. Be aware that the access road to the parking near the statue of Santa Rosalia may be closed to traffic from 11 PM to 6 AM. From the parking area, there is a short walk to the Sanctuary.
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