The Modern Art Gallery Sant’Anna, set in Palermo’s historic Kalsa district, is one of Sicily’s most elegant spaces dedicated to 19th‑ and early 20th‑century Italian art. Housed within the former Franciscan convent of Sant’Anna la Misericordia and the adjoining Gothic‑Catalan Palazzo Bonet, the museum blends monastic calm with refined architectural detail. Its restored cloisters, vaulted halls and stone arcades create a serene backdrop for more than two hundred works, including paintings, sculptures and decorative pieces that trace Sicily’s transition into modernity. The collection highlights both local masters and national figures, offering an intimate look at changing artistic languages—from realism and symbolism to early avant‑garde experimentation. The gallery’s atmospheric courtyards and softly lit interiors make it a contemplative stop for visitors exploring Palermo’s cultural heart.
Palermo ItalyThe Modern Art Gallery Sant’Anna, officially the Galleria d’Arte Moderna Palermo, is located in the historic Kalsa district at Via Sant’Anna 21, right in the old city center between Via Alloro and Via Roma. It occupies the former Franciscan convent of the Church of Sant’Anna la Misericordia and the adjacent Palazzo Bonet, just a short walk from Piazza Pretoria, Palermo City Hall (Palazzo delle Aquile), and the lively streets around Via Maqueda and Piazza San Francesco d’Assisi, making it easy to combine with visits to nearby churches, palaces, and shopping streets.
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