Art in Palermo

Discover 2 places to experience unusual art in Palermo.

Palermo, Italy

'Trionfo della Morte'

This uncanny fresco celebrating the "triumph of death" was split into four pieces to be moved to another museum.

Palermo, Italy

The Martorana

This mosaic-lined medieval church was built by the world's first admiral and still holds mass in ancient Greek.

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Art in Palermo

Discover 2 places to experience unusual art in Palermo.

'Trionfo della Morte'

The Martorana

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