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1400s Catalan Gothic–style palace housing an art museum with woodwork & Renaissance paintings.
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Reviews — 8
The artworks are incredible. The Triumph of Death, and the Virgin of the Annunciation by Antonello da Messina alone are worth the entrance fee.
But...the place looks shabby and unloved. The staff is mostly made up of bored middle aged men in a constant state of grumpiness.
The museum looks badly dated with faded labelling, poor lighting, and shabby laminated info panels. I would have forgiven this in a lesser museum but not in a place that boasts of being the principal museum of the region.
Sicily deserves better.
But...the place looks shabby and unloved. The staff is mostly made up of bored middle aged men in a constant state of grumpiness.
The museum looks badly dated with faded labelling, poor lighting, and shabby laminated info panels. I would have forgiven this in a lesser museum but not in a place that boasts of being the principal museum of the region.
Sicily deserves better.
Amazing collection. The best art museum I visited in Sicily.
Today there were several rooms closed to the public. I'm not sure why or how long they will be closed. The Messina L'Annunziata was still on display, so that prevented a total disappointment. But still, it would have been nice to be offered a discounted ticket for the absence of these rooms.
A museum with lots of works of art. Inside it is a beautiful painting which is “bigger” than the museum itself! Go and find it! Enjoy!
Lots of Italian artworks mainly religious in theme. Lots of 14th & 15th century pieces. €8 entry.
Better signage on the pieces would be good
Better signage on the pieces would be good
Absolutely worth a visit; this palazzo is the Regional Gallery of Sicily and has a stunning internal courtyard
So many paintings and frescos are here. Antonello de Messina’s Annunciata is the most important. But you can stare a long time at “Trionfo della Morte” and reflect on it. I was simply captivated by this collection, not to mention all those Baroque paintings and Pietro Novelli’s oeuvre. More than perfect and entry for only 8 Euro.
