St. Rosalia Shrine

Located on Mount Pellegrino, the sanctuary is built around the cave where the bones of the saint who saved Palermo from the plague were found in 1624. It is a unique place: the 17th-century façade hides a natural cave where water flows along the rock walls.

Inside the cave, a system of iron channels collects the water considered miraculous. You’ll find a reclining statue of Saint Rosalia, covered in gold and jewels, which moves all who enter. A tip: walk up the “old road” (l’acchianata) to experience it like a true Palermitan.