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Overview

A journey into the shadows: between eternal silences and buried secrets Our journey begins where life fades into death: the Capuchin Catacombs, a place suspended in time, inhabited by mummified bodies that observe in silence. Between bones, skulls and hidden corridors, forgotten whispers seem to guide us. At the center of this puzzle, Rosalia Lombardo, the "Sleeping Girl", sleeps with eyes ajar and a serene face. Its perfect preservation remains a mystery that defies science, shrouded in legend. But the journey continues, among ancient tombs and arcane symbols, in a cemetery in Palermo where stories have never found peace. An experience for those who dare to listen to what is not said and watch where others look away.

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Itinerary

1. Catacombe dei Cappuccini

The **Catacombs of the Capuchins of Palermo** are an underground cemetery complex of great historical and cultural importance, known for the peculiarity of preserving thousands of mummies in a suggestive and, for many, disturbing environment. Located under the Capuchin convent in the Cuba district of the city, the catacombs were born in the sixteenth century as an exclusive burial place for the Capuchin friars, but later transformed into a cemetery open to nobles, bourgeois, religious and illustrious figures of Sicilian society. ### Main characteristics 1. **Architecture and Structure**: The catacombs extend under the Capuchin convent, and their corridors are organized according to social class and type of deceased. There are sections dedicated to men, women, virgins, children, priests, monks and even professionals, such as doctors and lawyers.

Duration: 60 mins

2. Cimitero dei Cappuccini

The Cemetery of the Capuchins in Palermo, attached to the convent of the Capuchin friars, is a unique and suggestive place where history, art and spirituality intertwine. Born as a simple monastic cemetery, it became famous for its catacombs that house thousands of mummified bodies, testimony of funerary customs between the seventeenth and nineteenth centuries. Between corridors and niches, the bodies of religious, nobles and ordinary citizens tell centuries of Palermo life. Today the site is a fascinating and disturbing stopover at the same time, offering an authentic look at the culture and religiosity of Baroque Palermo.

Duration: 60 mins