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At a glance
- Period
- Modern era, 2008
- Area
- 1,100 m²
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 38°06′59″ N, 13°21′47″ E
- Address
- Via Vittorio Emanuele 365, 90134 Palermo
History and description
The Palazzo Riso, officially RISO, Museo d'Arte Contemporanea della Sicilia ("RISO, Contemporary Art Museum of Sicily") and also known as Palazzo Belmonte Riso, is a regional contemporary art museum located in the ancient Corso Vittorio Emanuele, Palermo, Italy.
History and architecture
The Palazzo Riso's architecture clearly shows the final days of Sicilian Baroque as it was transformed into Neoclassicism. Designed by the architect Giuseppe Venanzio Marvuglia, the house was constructed at the end of the 18th century and completed in 1784. It became property of the Prince of Belmonte, and in the 19th century it passed to Baron Riso. The marble Riso coat of arms on the portal of the palazzo was carved by Ignazio Marabitti.
During World War II the building was damaged by Allied bombing. Restored from the mid-1990s, since 2008 it has become a contemporary art museum.
The museum
The Riso Contemporary Art Museum of Sicily is one of the most important museums in the region.
The museum collects works by contemporary artists including Andrea Di Marco, Alessandro Bazan, Giovanni Anselmo, Emilio Isgrò, Domenico Mangano, Antonio Sanfilippo, Carla Accardi, Christian Boltanski, Croce Taravella, Francesco De Grandi, Francesco Simeti, Fulvio Di Piazza, Giulia Piscitelli, Laboratorio Saccardi, Luca Vitone, Paola Pivi, Pietro Consagra, Richard Long, Richard T. Scott, and Salvo.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Palazzo Riso».
Timeline
- 2008Built and opened
Events and people from Wikidata (CC0).
Photos
Getting there
Palermo CentraleTrain, nearest
900 m as the crow flies
Palazzo RisoVia Vittorio Emanuele 365, 90134 Palermo
Palermo (Siremar)1.1 km
Aeroporto di Palermo Falcone e Borsellino23.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Nearby
See on the mapMore historic villas and palaces in Sicily
Frequently asked questions
Where is Palazzo Riso?
Palazzo Riso is in Palermo, in the province of Palermo (Sicily), Italy. Address: Via Vittorio Emanuele 365, 90134 Palermo. GPS coordinates: 38.11633, 13.36315.
What are the opening hours of Palazzo Riso?
According to OpenStreetMap the opening hours are: Tuesday to Saturday: 9:00–18:30; Sunday: 9:00–13:00. Always check the official website before your visit.
How much does it cost to visit Palazzo Riso?
There is an admission charge. Up-to-date prices are on the official website.
Is Palazzo Riso wheelchair accessible?
According to OpenStreetMap data, the site is partly wheelchair accessible.
How old is Palazzo Riso?
Wikidata dates it to 2008.
What else is there to see near Palazzo Riso?
Nearby you’ll find: Bonocore Palace (100 m away), Teatro Biondo (100 m away), Teatro Bellini (100 m away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 2 photos
- Palazzo Blemonte Riso — PacoSoares at Italian Wikipedia, Public domain
- Palazzo Belmonte-Riso (3122673448) — Rino Porrovecchio from Palermo, Italy, CC BY-SA 2.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences