Church of San Francesco of Assisi -Chiesa di San Francesco d'Assisi

Old church

This church was right by my hotel. I stayed three days and never found a time when it was open. It’s nice for the outside. I like the old paintings a live the door.

A mix of styles

Building of this church and of the adjoining convent started around 1250, in the Swabian era, but additions and modifications were carried on during the following centuries, during the Aragonese, Span...

Deceptively Plain Outside - Beautiful Chapels Inside

From the outside, this is a large, plain Gothic styled church. It’s plain to the point of being austere. Construction began in 1254 and took just over 20 years to build. The main feature is the huge c...

Nice church

Might not stand out like other churches in Palermo, but is definitely worth a visit, during your old town tour.

Lights on please

A beautiful church, very charming, exquisitely decorated. However, for a strange reason only a few lights were on, jeopardizing the beauty of this place. If it is closed, ask the guys at the opposite ...