Santuario di Santa Rosalia

What an impressive church that sits atop and built into the mountain, this was built in 1625 and still standing today.
So beautiful and serene once u walk inside, the ceiling or lack there of is pure rock and u can see thru to the sky.
They have a shop attached to buy religious/trinket souvenirs. They also have a donation box to help keep it up and running.
The bells had the most beautiful sounds.
Down below are cafes, and people selling souvenirs.
We couldn't believe it, but the amount of eucalyptus trees growing up there, gave off a lovely smell.

Take the 812 bus next to the Politeama Theatre for an amazing ride up Monte Pellegrino to visit the sanctuary. Be careful on the way back; it takes a different route!

Magical, especially the setting with the views to the front! There is disabled access if you go in a car. The barrier can be lifted in the carpark below if you ask and then you can drive up. There are metal slopes up to the sanctuary and shrine. You just have to be careful inside as the cave floor is uneven

Twisty winding steep drive - but so beautiful to see this small church built into a cave in the mountainside! Aluminum sheets collect the water dripping from the cave ceiling and funnel it into a stone trough. The statue of the saint glows a celestial blue. Totally worth the trip - amazing views of Palermo and the harbor on the way down.

Worth a visit.
The sanctuary is actually a grotto inside the mountain, where the saint lived as a hermit for 4 years until her death (age 40)
The trip to mount Pellegrino is lovely, easily done by public transport.

Such an experience, this wonderfull place on a mountain next to Palermo, can it get more beautifull than this?
A little further you have a POV on Palermo from the mountaintop belvedere di Monte Pellegrino!!

Special place built inside a cave where Goethe used to relax

Well worth the visit, especially if you are planning on walking back down to Palermo (about 1.5 hours if you stroll). The trail is easy, and the view is breathtaking. Take the bus up, visit the sanctuary, and bring a lunch so you can stop along the way down to admire the surroundings. From the bottom, we actually kept walking to the city center via the waterway (another hour or two, but we love walking).

Up a windy scenic road to a hidden gem tucked away and built in the mountain.

Very gorgeous,cool historical place .Did walking tour (around 7km).on the top really amazing church,bar,souvenir shop

A very interesting experience. You can get to it by car or by bus 812 from Politeama. It's a 30 min drive. The bus schedule is available in any tourist info center. I suggest getting of at the sanctuary and after visiting it take a stroll up the road, through the forest, and you will arrive at at the top of Monte Pelegrino. The most breathtaking vista awaits you.

Cut out of rock with an open courtyard in the centre, the shrine of St. Rosario is absolutely mesmerizing. The interior of the church is very different from it's external appearance. It has been beautifully maintained and is definitely worth your time.

You can reach the spot by bus or private vehicle and there are several hiking trails in the vicinity.

Cool place. Take the bus for the views-it'll be the best €1.40 you'll ever spend, although they can be scheduled over an hour apart. The shrine is lovely. Be aware there is nothing else to do there, unless you're a hiker. A couple of food joints and souvineer stands. There were very few people on a weekday in November. It's rather small and I can imagine it filling quickly and dampening the experience.

A really lovely place to visit, a church built into the side of a mountain.

Beautiful sanctuary situated in a natural grotto. The #812 bus punctually picks up from Piazza Sturzo. Beautiful half hour ride up. The driver lets pilgrims say their prayers for twenty minutes, turns the bus around back down. A wonderful experience.

Drive was not for those that get car sick (but if you’re driving in Sicily you’ve probably experienced a lot). It’s a very unique church built into the mountains. The other short drive to the lookout and walk is worth it. Go on a clear day for a view of Palermo

Golden Saint protector of Palermo. It's a really historical place . The people of Palermo strongly believe in their Saint. The sanctuary is really beautiful. From outside it looks like a man build structure, but when you enter you see a beautiful cave with some amazing views . It's a must visit place on Monte Pellegrino.

There are buses that run up the mountain, but you should pack a water bottle and make the hike up to the sanctuary instead - it's worth it for the views, and makes reaching the sanctuary that much more satisfying!

A amazing hike in Palermo ! I suggest take the bus all the way to the Sanctuary, visit the cave and take the old trail back to the city. In the old trail you can have amazing panoramic views, see other small chapels and a giant cave (you will need jump the gate)

A very short visit, but a unique place!
Take bus 812 from Palermo. The bus will stop here for 10-20 mins, then you can either take the same bus back to the city, or hike back..