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Name: Galleria regionale di Palazzo Abatellis
Type: Museums
Classification: Museum type: interdisciplinary, Ownership: regional
The Regional Gallery of Palazzo Abatellis, in the historic center of Palermo, is housed in one of the city's most important historic buildings, designed in the late 15th century by architect Matteo Carnilivari. The palace's rooms house a rich collection of Sicilian art, with paintings, sculptures, and artifacts that chronicle the island's artistic production from the Middle Ages to the modern era. Among the most famous works is the Triumph of Death, a large 15th-century fresco. The combination of the palace's historic architecture and the collections makes the visit a meaningful journey through the history of Sicilian art.