Catacombe dei Cappuccini — Attraction in Palermo

What an experience. In so many different levels.

Let’s start saying that I have been in a few catacombs before and seen mummies up close. This was something alse . You don’t really realise how it will get to you untill you are physical there as it’s completely different than seeing it on pictures. And btw You can’t take pictures inside .

As soon you walk down the stairs you are immediately immersed into this “museum of death “.

The bodies are all with their original best clothes on and hanging standing from high , like if they are all staring at you . Some of them more well preserved some other less.

I’m not a soft person and like I mentioned before I’ve been into catacombs before but this was another level. For example when you going to catacombs in Paris you see plenty of bones that creates corridors but you have to kind of stop using imagination .it was quiete sad as them ones they had no ideas of ending up with body remains exposed like that to public .

This one most of them pay to be there , maybe not sure they knew how big of a thing would have become.

In this catacombs you don’t need to use your imagination at all as it’s all there . Some of them have everything from proper from skin , hair , facial hair , skin redness .dressed head to toe . It’s all there .

Another thing I have to mention some other corpses are not well maintenes and it looks like slowly they are disintegrating into dust . They have a little of air-con inside that makes the air flow and within I’m sure you are breathing some particles from the corps disintegrating and it’s a bit smelly .

I have to admit I felt sick the first 5 mins and I was shook as much I thought was prepared I wasn’t at all. My partner fell sosick he still traumatised. It’s really not for everyone.

After five minutes I actually started taking it all in and I was just amazed from everything in so many aspects for example from a scientifically pov from techniques they have used at the time , how they changed over time and the better results they got . Not to mention all the clothes they are wearing that I’m sure at the time must have been so beautiful.

You can even admire the first mummie from the 1500s that was made in there .

There is also the room called Colatoio where it all happened interesting to see .

My only bad point would be that Rosalia has been moved into a container due to damage to original glass where you can’t even see the inside and admire the most beautiful mummie in the world .

The whole experience it will really make you rethink about life , death and more .

What alse can I say , I really recommend to go and visit just make sure you are ready for it and one suggestion I will give you is take your time to look around , really take it in . It might be helpful if you look on YouTube some documentary videos so you know what you look at or even on their website they have short recap of the all thing.

I read some review that they only take cash , that ain’t true they take card payment also and is 5€...

The Capuchin Catacombs in Palermo are one of the most unique and fascinating places you can visit. This ancient underground cemetery, dating back to the 16th century, houses thousands of mummified bodies, preserved in surprisingly detailed condition.

Visiting the catacombs offers an intense and unforgettable experience. The dark and silent corridors, lit only by the soft light filtering from above, are lined with the mummies of monks, nobles, professionals, adults and children, each with their own period costume.

Each mummy has a story to tell, offering a fascinating look at life and death in Sicily in past centuries. Some of the most famous mummies include Rosalia Lombardo, a two-year-old girl mummified in 1920, whose beauty and impeccable preservation have earned her the nickname "Sleeping Girl".

Despite what may seem macabre to some, the Capuchin Catacombs are an important historical and cultural site. They offer a unique perspective on death and funeral practices, as well as on the social history of Sicily.

In conclusion, a visit to the Capuchin Catacombs is an experience that is not easily forgotten. If you are interested in history, culture, and the mysteries of life after death, this is a place that definitely...

Nothing wrong with the place per se, but if you actively enjoy the place I feel you need psychological evaluation.

This is the sort of place someone who listens to True Crime podcasts might like.

There is close to no educational background or historical information to make this a valuable experience. It's literally just caves of decaying bodies, huddling over you with missing jaws, hoods and empty eye sockets. Just imagine walking in a line through streets of dead, mummified bodies hanging over your head- including small children and people with signs round their necks. It's pretty horrifying if you aren't fully prepared for this, and there is nothing done to prepare you.

I felt when I reached the Bambino corridor (babies and children) i was ready to get out. It was already reminiscent of a certain space I don't want to mention. I honestly feel like I inhaled human skin.

Not saying this place is bad, but if you don't have a taste for the macabre and there's a limit to the amount of dead bodies you want to see in your lifetime (let alone on holiday) maybe avoid and go for a walk instead. I'm a bit traumatised,...