Nothing wrong with the place per se, but if you actively enjoy the place I feel you need psychological evaluation. This is the sort of place someone who listens to True Crime podcasts might like. There is close to no educational background or historical information to make this a valuable experience. It's literally just caves of decaying bodies, huddling over you with missing jaws, hoods and empty eye sockets. Just imagine walking in a line through streets of dead, mummified bodies hanging over your head- including small children and people with signs round their necks. It's pretty horrifying if you aren't fully prepared for this, and there is nothing done to prepare you. I felt when I reached the Bambino corridor (babies and children) i was ready to get out. It was already reminiscent of a certain space I don't want to mention. I honestly feel like I inhaled human skin. Not saying this place is bad, but if you don't have a taste for the macabre and there's a limit to the amount of dead bodies you want to see in your lifetime (let alone on holiday) maybe avoid and go for a walk instead. I'm a bit traumatised, to be honest.

Unfourtunately , the catacombes are closed for renovation , but the monk who was there showed us all he could on the cameras and even presented the stories of how it was built , with photos from a booklet . Would recommend when it will reopen . Seems interesting .

This place is a sight to see. I have been to many catacombs but there are definitely unique in the way the mummies are displayed in a unique way. I have found this very interesting and educational esp because you can also see different clothes the dead would wear at different times. Definitely not a place for kids or fainthearted. Entrance is 3€.

A must place to visit in Palermo, after which you may take into consideration that our life is short and we will look same as those bodies after our end of journey on earth. So let's be thankful for our life, present and good quality time spent with family/friends!

Personally not my favourite activity to check skulls and dead bodies, however quite interesting stories through the death bodies

An interesting experience, a lot of death bodies is here, adults and children's also to. The tax for entrance is 3 euro/person. It's close between 12:30 and 15:00. Must see in Palermo!

It's finally opened. There is not a lot of people if come at 9 am upon opening... highly recommended to buy a book before entrance because without special interest you xan easily get bored. Although fir those who understands the matter few hours there will be happy time without any additional tools. Photo is forbidden due to preservation issues but actually nobody watch the rules strictly.

This place is not for the faint hearted. Seeing thousands of corpses hung on the walls may not be your idea of entertainment or vacation attraction. I had to visit this place on the insistance of my companions otherwise I would not have. I could only stand about 15 minutes walking around the grotesque figures only scientists of anthropology may be able to bear. These pictures are not taken by me but obtained from friends even though it is not allowed to take pictures inside. The choice is yours...

Amazing Place , so emotional and full of history. One of the biggest cemetery of the world. If you go to Palermo you need to visit It!

At first I thought it would be not a pleasant place to visit but after a while, my sister insisted to go and it was such a wonderful experience. We read about the history of it and how beautiful is the work done behind it. I felt much more respect for the death as always had. "It is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live" - Marcus Aurelius

Is a must in Palermo totally recommend just for respect I didn't take pictures inside.

A must go if you're in Palermo and have 1 hour to spare. Very interesting and also spooky . You can visit everything in under 30min. Entrance is 3 euros which is very cheap in my opinion for such an unique place . You cannot take photos inside , but you can Google the photos to have an idea . Again, a definitely must go

Such a cool and an amazing historical place to visit! It has a very unique atmosphere when you first enter down. I would definitely recommend to visit this place, although you are not allowed to photograph and film

A very unique place going back hundreds of years. Its quite scary and all the bodies are real. Mummified bodies from babies to old age and has the smell of decay, worth going to see

Absolutely incredible and unique place. For me it was a deep mystical experience. Not recommended for sensitive natures. The air was quite heavy underground. The entrance fee was 5 €

A very dark and respect-inducing place. Looking at the skeletons and bodies sends chills down one's spine, but in a way it is also fascinating. Not recommended for the weaker natures. It is forbidden to smoke, take pictures or drink water in the catacombs. You can pay on site with a card and also cash. There are also free toilets at the entrance. Entrance cost €5 per person.

Hard to recommend this, as it is a mind-changing experience. There are hundreds of dead souls hanging from the walls down there. It is a very strange experience and most definitely not for everyone. Compared to the catacombs in Paris for example, this is much harder to endure. Some bodies are very well preserved and look terrifying. Nevertheless, a must-see for anyone interested in religion, death and catacombs.

Well bit creepy place - I had some nightmares after visit. But it's very special cultural place and if you looking for FUN do not go there! Ticket costs me only 3 euros - unfortuanetly had no cash but lady on the desk after while took card payment. Please remember it's very special place and do not any records or do not take pictures there! CCTV there is for a reason and it's kind of heritage and pay respect for the bodies there (record is played from speakers about fact you should not record anything, and if you break the rules someone will catch you on CCTV and remind you where are you) . Is impressive experience - for me bit unique and it can open eyes for the culture.

This place is a must visit. People who gave it 1 or 2 stars is not doing it justice. Yes it is grotesque, but not a big deal. Just skip it if you feel you are not interested. The catacombs are really big, a lot of mummies. A lot of them are not in a good shape. Some of them has skin and facial hair intact. But the 100 year old mummy of a 2 year old girl is fantastic. It really looks like she is just sleeping. Though the museum keepers didnt do a good job placing it under plastic glass and then hanging lamps over it, because it is really hard to get a good look. We bought tickets with a credit card today, cash is not needed. There is info in English if you scan QR code but I recommend reading Wiki. An interesting piece of history of Palermo.

Definitely a must. Also, lots of group tours so it gets easily crowded but it works well anyway. I would also recommend to walk the 2km from the main city center to get a glimpse of the real Palermo.

Creepy but cool. I was here 35 years ago and not much has changed. It was very cool seeing the embalmed baby that would have been over 100 years old today. You can’t take pics, but I’m sure that memory would stay with you forever like it has me.

The experience was unique, walking amongst the dead, got to see the burial attire of centuries old dead men women and children. Inexpensive experience however out of the way, taxi don’t walk unless you are young lol

Really amazing place to visit. Incredibly well preserved and a very respectful environment. Might be a bit unnerving for people who don't like death/bodies so make your own judgement on whether it will be too overwhelming.

Extremely strange but interesting place. Incredible to see how the bodies are kept. Can be done in 30mins to 1hour. Cash only on the door. Highly recommend as a quick stop

Impressive and very creepy at the same time. The bodies are conserved well, a small guide would even help a bit to understand it. But its really nothing for everybody. After a while n we needed to leave because it got unconfortable.

This place is not for everyone. There are human remains hanging on the walls like a display case. If you're not ready to see it, go to an art gallery. I liked it here, it makes you think about death and rejoice in life. They don't accept cards, so be ready to pay €5 cash for a ticket.

It was just something that stunned me. Didn't expect to see all those bodies. Some with skin and hair still on them even after so long of a time period. And then seeing Rosalia Lombardo as well preserved as she was after a century has passed is amazing.

Quite a walk from other major attractions, but definitely worth a visit. Not for the faint-hearted. Do take a closer look at the remains of Rosalia, which are incredibly well preserved, giving the impression that Rosalia might wake up anytime from her sleep. Ticket office accepts only cash.

The catacombs were as expected and worth a visit, I will say it's kinda dusty down there so you might get a bit of a tickly throat.

Something different if you like those sort of things. Worth to see for sure. You can literary feel that you are moving back time. It could be little bit overwhelming if you are more sensitive but I recommend it.

Amazing that it’s open for visits! Quite impressive to see, maybe even a bit lurid. The catacombs close during the afternoon so plan your visit accordingly. There is a maximum amount of people that’s allowed inside at any given time, so expect some waiting times in a queue. At around four o’clock in the afternoon there were no more people waiting but this was during a weekday in late April.

Interesting place to visit. Unfortunately the QR code with explanation did not work well. I tried a few times, finally got the first page, but than trying the links did not work. I was trying to get reception, but it must have looked like i was taking pictures, there was a warning . Inside the tomb no pictures allowed. I respected that. If you want to show pictures to people, just Google it and show those.

It's unique but a must see. Take 2 hours

Worth a visit. Might be upsetting for some people, up to you to decide for yourself. You can get very close to these departed souls at points. I think once you're in the right frame of mind it can be a very educational and introspective visit. Guy at the ticket desk was friendly. €3 in, not bad at all!

This is definitely worth a visit. It is history and it is important to see. Be prepared though that it is heavy and a lot of bodies / mummies. Just note that it is extremely disrespectful to take photos and to be loud in there. It is not a place to do either. Be respectful of the dead and do not have your phone out and be silent to be respectful of the dead and others around you.

A very unique experience and a must do when in Palermo. You can finish this pretty quickly, about 30 mins. Getting there is very difficult as public transport is not the easiest to navigate. It's probably best to take the bus to and from. But be aware that the catacombs close at 12:30 and I believe it reopens a little later on.

Definitely worth visiting but it's not for very sensitive people as there are a lot of dead bodies preserved in different stages of decomposition. The entry ticket is cheap and there was no queue. It's worth noting that due to the nature of the museum and to show respect, it's not allowed to take pictures inside. I would say it's a must see in Palermo and it does leave a lasting impression.

Definitely worth to visit. Ticket cost is 3€, payment only in cash. It is not allowed to make pictures inside.

Freaking beautiful, if you don't have a problem from seeing full dead people. The skeletons of the monks are very well preserved. No photos or videos are allowed inside the catacombs.

There was an elevator that took us down to the catacombs, but we had to specifically ask to use it. Appreciated that they had that as an option for wheelchair users.

Not so interesting, a lot of dead people hanged on the wall. Not so creepy, an interesting way to take 3 euro per person to see the remains of people who live around 1600-1800.