This elegant 13th-century palace houses Sicilian works from the Middle Ages through the 20th century, including Antonello da Messina’s “Annunciation” (1474). The artist’s remarkable attention to detail is evident: Tall windows, beams, columns, the Virgin’s bed, and a blue-and-white vase compose an intricately rendered interior, with bright light infusing the spaces. The scene is typical of the Flemish paintings that were popular in Naples, where Messina studied after leaving his native Sicily as a teenager.
Syracuse and Ortygia Island
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Syracuse and Ortygia Island› Attraction
Galleria Regionale Palazzo Bellomo
Via Capodieci 16, Syracuse, Italy
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Hours
Tues–Sat 9am–7pm, Sun 2–7:30pm
Phone
0931/69511
Prices
8€
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Via Capodieci 16 Syracuse Italy Syracuse and Ortygia IslandNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.