Combo Tour: Churches of Santa Caterina, San Giuseppe & Gesù

Embark on a journey through Palermo's baroque artistry as we explore the churches of Santa Caterina, San Giuseppe, and Gesù. Founded in the 16th and 17th centuries, these churches showcase baroque architecture, each revealing its own secrets.

Visit Palermo's Three Most Beautiful Churches

Our meeting point is the Palermo Quattro Canti Hotel, where we'll begin our tour, highlighting three of Palermo's notable churches.

First is the Church of San Giuseppe dei Teatini, the most visited church in Palermo. Inside, frescoes exemplify Sicilian baroque art, along with two holy water fountains sculpted by Ignazio Marabitti.

A short walk takes us to the Church of Santa Caterina, dedicated to St. Catherine of Alexandria. This church combines late Renaissance elements with a baroque interior. We will admire its choir, main altar, chapels, and frescoes while exploring its history.

Our final stop is the Church of Gesù, also known as Casa Professa. The austere exterior contrasts with an ornate interior featuring numerous sculptures, polychrome inlays, and marble ornaments. We will discuss the building’s history and post-World War II challenges.

After three hours of exploration, the guided tour concludes with a farewell outside the Church of Santa Caterina.