What to See in Palermo

Palermo Cathedral

Church of Santa Maria dell’Ammiraglio

The Church of St. Mary of the Admiral, also called Martorana, is the seat of the Parish of San Nicolò dei Greci, overlooking the Piazza…

Royal Palace of Palermo

Pretoria Square

Historic square featuring a monumental baroque fountain surrounded by notable architecture and sculptures.

Church of the Gesù

Historic Baroque Roman Catholic church notable for its architectural and artistic interior and religious significance.

Catacombs of the Capuchins

The Capuchin Catacombs of Palermo are burial catacombs in Palermo, Sicily, southern Italy.

Teatro Massimo

The Teatro Massimo Vittorio Emanuele is an opera house and opera company located on the Piazza Verdi in Palermo, Sicily.

Ballarò Market

Historic street market featuring colorful stalls with fresh produce, fish, and local street food. The marketplace dates back to the period of Arab rule.

Zisa Castle

The Zisa is a grand 12th-century Norman hunting lodge and summer palace in the western area of Palermo, region of Sicily, Italy.

Quattro Canti

Baroque octagonal square featuring four ornate facades decorated with fountains and statues. It marks the intersection of two major historical streets and serves as a significant example of 17th-century urban planning.

Cefalù Cathedral

The Cathedral of Cefalù is a Roman Catholic basilica in Cefalù, Sicily.

Cefalu Fortress

The challenging hike will reward you with the stunning ruins of an ancient castle and a wonderful view of the town below.

Madonie Regional Natural Park

The Madonie Regional Natural Park is an Italian regional park located in Sicily, between Palermo and Cefalù and covers 39,972 acres.

Ustica

Ustica is a small Italian island in the Tyrrhenian Sea. It is about 5 kilometres across and is situated 52 kilometres north of Capo Gallo,…

Royal Palace of Ficuzza

The Royal Palace of Ficuzza, also named Reggia or Real Casina di Caccia of Ficuzza is located near the town of Corleone, located some 45…

Himera

Himera, was a large and important ancient Greek city situated on the north coast of Sicily at the mouth of the river of the same name,…

Temple of Victory

The Temple of Victory is a Greek temple of the ancient city of Himera in Magna Graecia located in the archaeological area of Termini…

Sanctuary Gibilmanna

The Sanctuary of Gibilmanna is a Christian shrine in the province of Palermo, Sicily, southern Italy.

Mandralisca Museum

A charming little museum with a fascinating collection of Arabic and Greek ceramics, as well as a broad exhibiton of paintings, old coins…

Entella

Éntella, was an ancient city in the interior of Sicily, situated on the left bank of the river Hypsas, and nearly midway between the two…

Ietas

Ietas, was an ancient town of the interior of Sicily, in the northwest of the island, not very far from Panormus, in the modern comune of…