Palazzo Abatellis
About This Museum
Tucked away on a quiet street in Palermo's historic center, the Palazzo Abatellis feels like stepping into a secret. It began life in the late 1400s as a grand palace for a port master, and that sense of a noble, private home still lingers in its halls. Now, those same halls are filled with an incredible hush, perfect for getting lost in front of masterpieces. The journey through its rooms is a quiet conversation between the building's Gothic bones and the art it now protects.
Collection Highlights
You absolutely cannot miss the chilling majesty of Francesco Laurana's 'Bust of Eleanor of Aragon,' a marble portrait so serene it seems to breathe. Then there's the colossal and mesmerizing 'Triumph of Death' fresco, a anonymous masterpiece where death rides a skeletal horse right through a medieval world. And of course, Antonello da Messina's sublime 'Virgin Annunciate' is here, her quiet grace stopping every visitor in their tracks.
Visitor Information
It's on Via Alloro in the Kalsa district, a wonderfully authentic part of old Palermo. I'd recommend setting aside a good two hours to really soak it all in without rushing.
Architecture & Building
The building itself is a stunning example of Catalan-Gothic style, all severe and majestic from the outside. Inside, you'll find beautiful original wooden ceilings and a central courtyard that lets the Sicilian light flood in.
Contact & Location
Address: Via Alloro, Kalsa, I Circoscrizione, Palermo, Sicilia, 90133, Italia
Phone: +39 331 658 1788
Website: Visit Website
