Palazzo Bellomo
Palazzo Bellomo
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9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Medieval palace housing a museum whose treasures include Caravaggio's "St. Lucy" plus other important and inspiring works of art.
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Chrisgale
Sheffield, UK1,197 contributions
May 2022 • Friends
Lovely tucked away small museum. Very friendly staff, lift to top floor if you don't want to do the stairs. Some fascinating exhibits. Some of the stone carving goes back to the 9th century. Well worth visiting
Written May 24, 2022
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Dohfar
Dover, UK416 contributions
Mar 2011
The upper floor of the museum has a very good art gallery with works by a number of Sicilian artists. Despite what it says in many guide books, Caravaggio's 'Burial of St Lucy' is no longer here - it is at the Chiesa di Santa Lucia alla Badia on the Piazza del Duomo.
The museum also has a small collection of ancient remains, sculpture and pottery.
The museum also has a small collection of ancient remains, sculpture and pottery.
Written April 3, 2011
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brandlyn
Bathurst, Australia136 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
Beautifully restored palazzo housing many, many religious paintings. Many on wood which were interesting. Also a little travel altar for Christians on the move.
A couple of early models of Syracusa,one in ivory, were unusual.
Lighting was very subdued and nice classical music playing. The calm effect was ruined by one of the attendants talking very loudly and long on his mobile phone.
A couple of early models of Syracusa,one in ivory, were unusual.
Lighting was very subdued and nice classical music playing. The calm effect was ruined by one of the attendants talking very loudly and long on his mobile phone.
Written May 22, 2017
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Jackief1962
Sydney, Australia145 contributions
Jun 2019 • Family
We enjoyed being here - especially as it was so cool when outside it was so hot! Not a lot of english descriptions throughout but plenty to look at and admire. Well worth a visit.
Written July 3, 2019
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fireflyReading
Reading33 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
Wonderful visit marred by bad signing. People who visited the ground floor did not realise there was an extensive first floor collection and left complaining
Written October 31, 2019
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BistroNDDB
Quebec16 contributions
Jul 2018 • Solo
This was my best museum visit. The set up is elegant and a lot of room and discoveries to do. It is worth the small fees required. Highly suggesting you to take time to visit.
Written July 25, 2018
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Upplandsleden
95 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
Did not know about this place until we saw the sign in the street.
This is a nice museum to get you away from the streets of Ortigia for a while. Perfect location in an old Palazzo. Art from Roman/Byzantine to 19th-century. If you are into history and want a break from vendors and cafes, don't miss this! Definitely worth the admission. Takes about 1 hour.
This is a nice museum to get you away from the streets of Ortigia for a while. Perfect location in an old Palazzo. Art from Roman/Byzantine to 19th-century. If you are into history and want a break from vendors and cafes, don't miss this! Definitely worth the admission. Takes about 1 hour.
Written April 12, 2017
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Rick O
Seattle, WA315 contributions
May 2016 • Couples
We did not know much of this gallery until wandering in on a free day in May 2016. It was delightful and very rewarding. Entry is from a well travelled alley with nice restaurants. The courtyard is nice.
In addition to some outstanding pieces by Minniti & Da Messina there were several other great local works of art. The larger volume of marvelous works were of religious & sacred significance - perhaps a changing display. We were amazed at the broad assortment of beautiful 'Madonna & Child' pieces - vivid and capturing. So glad we visited.
In addition to some outstanding pieces by Minniti & Da Messina there were several other great local works of art. The larger volume of marvelous works were of religious & sacred significance - perhaps a changing display. We were amazed at the broad assortment of beautiful 'Madonna & Child' pieces - vivid and capturing. So glad we visited.
Written March 26, 2017
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David W
France65 contributions
Mar 2016 • Couples
This is not the number one historic attraction in Syracuse's Ortigia old town, but it is very much worth your time. It is housed in a grand palace which has been beautifully restored and fitted as a museum. There is not too much to see - you need one hour. Much of the collection is religious art and some of it is mediocre. But there are pieces that are exquisite - notably the Annunciazione by Antonello da Messina - which has something of the lure of a Botticelli.
Written March 9, 2016
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Robert_Christophor
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands240 contributions
Jun 2015 • Couples
In this museum they thave to swap room 2 and 3 because they have the paintings hanging in too much light and the statues are in the darker room. Otherwise the museum is of not too much interest. The Carravagio hangs in the Santa Lucia church on the Piazza del Duomo
Written June 8, 2015
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Buongiorno. E' possibile visitare il cortile interno senza entrare nel museo?
Written April 22, 2018
Please inform me whether the Caravaggio is shown in the museum , I plan a visit around May 12-14 this year
Written April 11, 2016
I would like to know whether currently the Caravaggio is shown in the museum or not
Written April 11, 2016
This is a fabulous museum but the Caravaggio is not in it.
Written August 9, 2016
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