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- Europe
- Italy
- Palermo
- Regional Archaeological Museum
Regional Archaeological Museum
Some of Europe's greatest archaeological treasures are tucked
away in Palermo's somewhat musty museum, which is well worth
visiting even though it's rather shabby. The collection is housed
in several old convent buildings, dating back to the 13th Century,
and includes artefacts from the Phoenician, Punic, Greek, Roman and
Saracen periods found on the island. Highlights include two
Phoenician sarcophagi dating from 5 BC, and the
Pietra di Palermo, a black slab discovered in Egypt
containing hieroglyphics and known as the 'Rosetta Stone of
Sicily'. One room is devoted to the marvellous finds unearthed at
the temples of Selinunte. There is also an interesting section
devoted to underwater archaeology.
Information & Facts
Address
Piazza Olivella 24, Palermo
Admission
EUR4.50 (adults), EUR2 (children)
Language
The official language of Italy is Italian. English is
understood in the larger cities but not in the more remote parts of
the country.
Money
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency, which is divided into
100 cents. Those arriving in Italy with foreign currency can obtain
Euros through any bank, ATM or bureaux de change. ATMs are
widespread. Travellers cheques can be exchanged with ease in the
large cities, not so in the smaller towns. Credit cards are
accepted in upmarket establishments and shops around the cities.
Banks are closed on weekends, but tend to have better rates than
casas de cambios.
Opening Times
Open Tuesday to Saturday from 8.30am to 6.15pm, and
on Sundays from 9am to 1pm