Catacombe dei Cappuccini
The Catacombe dei Cappuccini is an awe-inspiring attraction. Constructed in the 16th century as a resting place for the deceased, it is located within Palermo’s Capuchin monastery. Initially, the monastery’s cemetery became insufficient for the growing needs, prompting the monks to dig deep into the crypts beneath it. In 1599, they began the practice of mummification by preserving the recently deceased brother Silvestro of Gubbio, who was then placed in the catacombs.