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Archaeological Museum Antonio Salinas

About

The Antonio Salinas Regional Archaeological Museum is one of Palermo’s most important cultural landmarks, housed in a former 17th‑century monastery that adds a serene, cloistered atmosphere to its vast collections. Named after archaeologist Antonino Salinas, the museum preserves one of Italy’s richest assemblies of Punic, Greek and Roman artefacts, including the celebrated metopes from the temples of Selinunte, finely carved sarcophagi and an extensive numismatic collection. Its elegant courtyards, arcades and restored galleries create a contemplative setting where visitors can explore Sicily’s ancient past, from prehistoric settlements to the island’s classical splendour. The museum’s layout encourages slow discovery, blending monumental sculptures with smaller everyday objects that reveal the complexity of Mediterranean cultures.

Palermo Italy
Archaeological Museum Antonio Salinas
Location

The Archaeological Museum Antonio Salinas, officially the Antonino Salinas Regional Archaeological Museum, is located in the historic center of Palermo at Piazza Olivella, just off Via Roma and a short walk from the Teatro Massimo. It occupies the former Olivella complex, a 17th‑century monastery of the Oratorian Fathers, sharing the square with the Baroque church of Sant’Ignazio all’Olivella and close to major city landmarks such as Quattro Canti, Piazza Pretoria, and the bustling pedestrian streets of Via Maqueda and Via Ruggero Settimo. ​

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