My Musings on the Capuchin Catacombs: Palermo, Sicily

Some places don't ask you to look away. In this post, I share my musings on a visit to the Capuchin Catacombs in Palermo, Sicily — home to thousands of preserved bodies, centuries of history, and a "sleeping beauty" who has fascinated visitors for over a hundred years. I took my two eldest teens down into the cool, quiet corridors, and came away with more questions than answers, especially about the children's section. If you're curious about death care history and "deathie" travel, read on.

*There are images of deceased bodies in this post