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Top Tourist attractions in Palermo, Italy
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Norman Palace
Quattro Canti
Catacombe dei Cappuccini
Colletto Fava
Palazzo Isnello
Museo Palazzo Mirto Casa Museo
Palazzo Comitini
Palermo Cathedral
Il Palazzo Alliata di Pietratagliata
Palazzo Abatellis
Piazzetta Sette Fate
Foro Italico
Reviews
Stupendo palazzo e proprietari gentili e cordiali un tuffo nel passato
The artworks are incredible. The Triumph of Death, and the Virgin of the Annunciation by Antonello da Messina alone are worth the entrance fee.
But...the place looks shabby and unloved. The staff is mostly made up of bored middle aged men in a constant state of grumpiness.
The museum looks badly dated with faded labelling, poor lighting, and shabby laminated info panels. I would have forgiven this in a lesser museum but not in a place that boasts of being the principal museum of the region.
Sicily deserves better.
But...the place looks shabby and unloved. The staff is mostly made up of bored middle aged men in a constant state of grumpiness.
The museum looks badly dated with faded labelling, poor lighting, and shabby laminated info panels. I would have forgiven this in a lesser museum but not in a place that boasts of being the principal museum of the region.
Sicily deserves better.
It's under major maintenance outside and a small one inside, and you can see the ladder in the photo, but it's one of the main walkable destinations you can visit in Palermo.
Cattedrale di Palermo, a masterpiece of Norman architecture, graces Palermo's skyline with its majestic presence. Built in the 12th century, the cathedral boasts a unique blend of architectural styles, showcasing influences from various periods. Its intricate details, including Arab-Norman mosaics and Gothic elements, create a visual feast. The cathedral offers insightful guided tours that unravel its historical and artistic significance, providing a deeper understanding of Sicily's cultural evolution. A visit to Cattedrale di Palermo is not just a glimpse into the past but a profound exploration of the island's rich heritage and architectural splendor.
Usually a quite, calm place to spend some time alone or with family.
There are some trash near the sea wall, which is kind of unexpected.
There are some trash near the sea wall, which is kind of unexpected.
Amazing collection. The best art museum I visited in Sicily.
This place is a must visit. People who gave it 1 or 2 stars is not doing it justice. Yes it is grotesque, but not a big deal. Just skip it if you feel you are not interested. The catacombs are really big, a lot of mummies. A lot of them are not in a good shape. Some of them has skin and facial hair intact. But the 100 year old mummy of a 2 year old girl is fantastic. It really looks like she is just sleeping. Though the museum keepers didnt do a good job placing it under plastic glass and then hanging lamps over it, because it is really hard to get a good look. We bought tickets with a credit card today, cash is not needed. There is info in English if you scan QR code but I recommend reading Wiki. An interesting piece of history of Palermo.
Went for a visit yesterday but what a shame it was we couldn't visit the apartments (closed on tuesdays), so we visited the palatine chapel and the gardens. The chapel is unique, and worth a visit, the gardens are quite nice, with old huge trees but imo, the 10€/pax price in unjustified!
This place is not for everyone. There are human remains hanging on the walls like a display case. If you're not ready to see it, go to an art gallery. I liked it here, it makes you think about death and rejoice in life. They don't accept cards, so be ready to pay €5 cash for a ticket.
The catacombs were as expected and worth a visit, I will say it's kinda dusty down there so you might get a bit of a tickly throat.
Was told there would be be tour in English in 30 minutes, waited an hour for a tour which was in Italian.
Worth a visit. Different ticket types 2€ - 20€ for adults. Part of the roof is closed.
Viele Skelette ... so viele vom Kind bis zum Greis. Spannend ... Zombieartig .... gruselig ... und doch einmalig.
This place was historical but smell of urine around the square. However, if you take the horse carriage, be very careful. They will tell you the price and then ask for more later. Better to agreed on the price and paying them immediately after getting on. Please negotiate with them on the price before agreeing and getting on
The place is a must visit when in Palermo. The excursion to the roof top which costs €7 per person was worth it in terms of the panoramic experience, and expensive when considering that the amount only gives access to the view for 10 minutes (no time limit....but how much time can one spend on a platform shaped roof of 20 mtrs length by 1 mtr width?). The price should be revised down in my opinion.
Creepy but cool. I was here 35 years ago and not much has changed. It was very cool seeing the embalmed baby that would have been over 100 years old today. You can’t take pics, but I’m sure that memory would stay with you forever like it has me.
Today there were several rooms closed to the public. I'm not sure why or how long they will be closed. The Messina L'Annunziata was still on display, so that prevented a total disappointment. But still, it would have been nice to be offered a discounted ticket for the absence of these rooms.
The palatine chapel is really nice, but the cost of the ticket (the Norman Palace, the palatine chapel and the garden) is very expensive for what you get (compared with other touristic attractions from Europe and from Italy). If you do come, there is a reduced price for 3 days of the week (can't remember which), otherwise it is really expensive and not worth the money in my opinion. In the weekend the price is still higher, because you visit the royal apartments also.
great intersection to wander through, people watch and listen to the buskers - some very good, some uurggh. Great location to move onto the pedestianized areas for huge choice of food and drinks, as well as touristy style shopping. lots of horse and carriages (probably explains the constant smell of urine in this area)and tuk tuks vying for business. And along with Piazza Pretoria just off the corners, seems to be the main place for newly weds to have their photos taken - we saw 3 or 4 a night.
The chapel is really beautiful, but the rest of the palace is closed off and you can’t see the apartments. It was a shame considering the €15 per person it costs to enter. The art gallery they have in right now is very average. The underground was cool! I’d skip it next time and would recommend visiting a different chapel if you want to avoid the high entry fee.
Streets that holds so much memories ! Garibaldi, the unification of Italy, The Mafia, The Kingdom of Naples are all here .. Just a simple read through a thousand years page of many thousand of years Sicilian story-book !
Palermo Cathedral is an incredibly lavish building. Every single detail is perfectly executed. Although I have been to the Vatican, I have not seen a more amazing and magnificent cathedral. Maintained and with a unique view both outside and inside. As long as he asks, for 7€ a person goes up to the roof, from where he has the opportunity to look at Palermo from above, as well as being closer to the tops - the towers of the impressive creation! Preserved in time. If I have to describe it in a few words - magnificence and opulence!
Impressive cathedral inside and out! With a ticket you can also access the rooftop level of the cathedral overlooking the main square as well as allowing you to visit the crypt, treasure room and the museum next door. Definitely worth a visit!
This is one of Palermo's central squares.
You'll probably come here without planning a visit.
Very impressive, the only thing that spoils this place is the large number of beggars, as well as people passing by on scooters.
Four corners, with great decorations
You'll probably come here without planning a visit.
Very impressive, the only thing that spoils this place is the large number of beggars, as well as people passing by on scooters.
Four corners, with great decorations
Pretty expensive visit to the roof for 7 euro, but it's a nice view from up there. Don't be confused by the higher lines. Look further down, and you will find the price for only the roof. It's a rather easy walk with steps, not too many so doable for pretty much everybody.
Nice little harbor with sailboats and further in the back the big cruise ships. There is a little promenade with a playground and a soccer / basketball field. Also many benches are here
The location is fantastic! Just about 100 ft. Away from Quattro Canti! This corner is the connecting crossroads of 4 districts in Palermo. You can walk to everywhere you need! The rooms are big, the bathrooms are big and the service is good! The floors are wood looking vinyl (so nice). You can listen to the street music from the Quatro Canti corner which I 🥰. Artist’s played to just before midnight. Negative marks for no towel bar in the spacious hotel bathroom with just 2 plastic hooks in shower area. The fridge is tiny. The automatic lights turn off after about 10 seconds if your not moving. Small inconveniences compared to the parks of this location! Our view was of some churches and the Fontana Pretoria (which once was the largest in Europe). Great food is just at the corner and continues for over a mile! Bellissimo !
This place is a great spot to sit by the sea and watch the waves going up and down.
The vibe here is really nice, lots of friends, lovers, youngs and olds are all here just to spend time with each other and enjoy this magnificent ocean view🧡
The vibe here is really nice, lots of friends, lovers, youngs and olds are all here just to spend time with each other and enjoy this magnificent ocean view🧡
Frankly speaking, I don't think it's worth spending your time and money to visit place. The chapel is beautiful, yes, but everything else is not really that good. Also, note that you have to pay here for toilet... after purchasing an expensive ticket! I don't understand that. So, the next time I would just probably go to some beautiful church in the city instead of the palace.
This cathedral is truly a feast for the eyes. The ornaments, the aisles, the tombs... Everything in this place makes you feel the sacredness of the place.I really recommend seeing this cathedral, also because from above it allows you to see the roofs of Palermo and truly appreciate every part of it.
Beautiful art pieces beautiful scenery about what you'd expect from a museum I preferred to look at the garden myself, other than that the Chapel and paintings themselves are really something to look at
The day I visited entry was free. It is worth a visit to have a glimpse into the aristocracy life of the 18th century. What I loved most was the stables with marble drinking spots for the horses and iron straw holders, absolutely classy! A lot of furniture is in place and it is not a huge spot to visit so you can add it to your visit of Palermo. From there it is easy to visit the Palazzo Abatellis museum and the churches of Casa Professa, San Cataldo and Martorana. Also nearby is piazza Pretoria and the theatre. Very fascinating all the small
Side street, take the time To Sit down and enjoy a refreshing granita. Just to be on the safe side, hold your purse tight! Parking may be a problem but we left the car in full no parking area by giving 1 euro (when we returned) to an old man who said “don’t worry, you won’t be towed”! He was right!
Side street, take the time To Sit down and enjoy a refreshing granita. Just to be on the safe side, hold your purse tight! Parking may be a problem but we left the car in full no parking area by giving 1 euro (when we returned) to an old man who said “don’t worry, you won’t be towed”! He was right!
Hidden away gem, $6 entry fee was great value for a real look back in time to how other people lived, amazing opulence
Chaotic driving expirience!!!
Beautiful sight tho and the Tuc tuc tour was worth the price (they stand around waiting for ppl to be taken on a crazy drive thru town. 1hr tour with many stops)
Recommendation for going there with a car: look for a parking facility near by before and stick close to the local driver in Front of you 🤣 it gets a bit messy with all the tiny cars and Bikern and e-scooters and pass byers and wild street parkers. Streets were packed with everything 😅
Beautiful sight tho and the Tuc tuc tour was worth the price (they stand around waiting for ppl to be taken on a crazy drive thru town. 1hr tour with many stops)
Recommendation for going there with a car: look for a parking facility near by before and stick close to the local driver in Front of you 🤣 it gets a bit messy with all the tiny cars and Bikern and e-scooters and pass byers and wild street parkers. Streets were packed with everything 😅
A museum with lots of works of art. Inside it is a beautiful painting which is “bigger” than the museum itself! Go and find it! Enjoy!
Beautiful house of the Princess and her family. We share our dislike of high taxes.
Lots of Italian artworks mainly religious in theme. Lots of 14th & 15th century pieces. €8 entry.
Better signage on the pieces would be good
Better signage on the pieces would be good
Pretty cool place to see. I liked that it has a rooftop accessible and also down to the crypt. It was hot outside was relatively cool inside the cathedral, even with all the people. Line wasn't too long at high season.
The crypts were cool to see with a few tombs and other artifacts. I found it to be a good stop.
The crypts were cool to see with a few tombs and other artifacts. I found it to be a good stop.
The giant pink bunny is gone but I’m still interested in it and whoever made it thank you :D.
Absolutely worth a visit; this palazzo is the Regional Gallery of Sicily and has a stunning internal courtyard
KARTENZAHLUNG ERST AB VIER PERSONEN, ALSO 20€ MÖGLICH.
Eine sehr spannende und geschichtsträchtige Stätte mit einem gewissen Gruselfaktor :)
Schade, dass es nicht ein paar mehr Erklärungen zu gewissen Familien oder der Zeit selber gibt.
Eine sehr spannende und geschichtsträchtige Stätte mit einem gewissen Gruselfaktor :)
Schade, dass es nicht ein paar mehr Erklärungen zu gewissen Familien oder der Zeit selber gibt.
Die Kapuziner Gruft war schon sehr lange auf unserer Liste. Nun haben wir es geschafft und waren begeistert. Vorort gibt es einen Parkplatz Sheriff der mit 2-3 Euro zufrieden ist und dafür auf das Auto aufpasst. Man kann ansonsten kostenfrei auf dem Parkplatz direkt vor der Gruft parken. Tickets für Führungen (durchschnittlich 5-10 Euro) durch die Gruft können Vorort unkompliziert gekauft werden und es gibt keine all zu lange Wartezeit. Im Inneren wird man aus Respekt der Totenruhe gebeten, keine Fotos oder Videos zu machen. Man kann unglaublich viele verstorbenen Menschen aus dem 16. Jahrhundert bis 1920 gekleidet und Unterteilt in Kategorien bestaunen. Highlight ist natürlich das kleine Mädchen, welches immer noch so aussieht, als würde sie einfach schlafen. Für jeden, der sich für so etwas interessiert, ein must seen.
Un palazzo storico, in via Bandiera, abitato dai proprietari, la cui storia è interessante da ascoltare dalla loro viva voce, ammirando le ricche stanze finemente arredate e con volte affrescate.
Chapel is amazing.... We thought visit to state rooms was included, but it was shut. There was an art exhibition, was OK. Small but beautiful garden. They charge extra to use the toilet !!!!!! Amazing church, not great value.
The chapel is outstanding, fantastic, awesome and mind blowing. Fantastic gardens with a nice cafe and great staff. We could not see the apartments as they are only open Friday till Monday. So there is a reduced ticket price.
Very pretty place surrounded by beautiful buildings. Expect this street to be very busy. Great place for a photo 😉.
When we visited the place for the first time, there was a movie being filmed all along the street. So it was closed. The photo taken from below was taken 2 days later.
When we visited the place for the first time, there was a movie being filmed all along the street. So it was closed. The photo taken from below was taken 2 days later.
The palatine Chapel is world class, the rest is pretty nice but not quite up there. Kinda sad I was not invited to the rotary club event as the food looked very good. Buy tickets in advance as the queue is long and slow. Contrary to popular belief you cannot buy separate tickets for different areas.
Real shame that second floor is closed. Tour is not complete. Beside of that, really leaves an impression! One of the best places I have visited in Palermo! Ask for a brochure that will guide you through. It's very useful, although typed in Word on paper, a bit outdated.
Foro Italico park is a charming green oasis located in the heart of Palermo. The park offers a wonderful respite from the hustle and bustle of the city, with its lush greenery and peaceful atmosphere. The well-maintained pathways and benches make it a great place to take a leisurely stroll or relax and enjoy a picnic. The park is also home to a number of monuments and sculptures that add to its historic charm. Whether you're looking to enjoy some fresh air, take a break from sightseeing, or simply soak up the local culture, Foro Italico park is definitely worth a visit.
Ich bin zu Fuß von der Altstadt aus gelaufen, war doch recht weit. Es ist auf jeden Fall eine interessante Erfahrung. Die wenigen Besucher, die ich getroffen habe, waren alle recht still und von der besonderen Stimmung beeindruckt. Ich finde es schade, dass man keine Fotos ohne Blitzlicht machen darf. Einen Besuch ist auch auf jeden Fall der angrenzende Friedhof wert.
Dirty, is super dirty. Police is always somewhere on the side. People with scouters or bikes do not case at all about the pedestrians. But all people are vibing and chilling, a lot are using the space for sports and physical exercises. On the weekends is overclouded and as outcome more dirty.
Nice place to hang out, also with bigger groups. You have a nice view of the sea and the harbour.
A lot of familys, kids and local people stay here.
Also a recommendation for the evening to see the sun setting behind Palermo.
A lot of familys, kids and local people stay here.
Also a recommendation for the evening to see the sun setting behind Palermo.
Super!
Built between 1766 and 1771 by Michele Gravina and Crujllas, prince of Comitini and praetor of the city, who entrusted the work to the architect Nicolò Palma. The Provincial Administration has been based there since 1860.
Il palazzo Isnello lo abbiamo visitato nell'ambito della manifestazione "la via dei tesori", ma in realtà si possono visitare solo 2 stanze di un appartamento, in quanto il palazzo è ormai un condominio. L'appartamento in questione è abitato da un artista con la sua moglie che è una giornalista giapponese. Le due stanze sono molto belle e sono arricchite dalle opere del proprietario di casa. In quanto privata, la struttura non è visitabile liberamente.
Le due stanze sono meravigliose. Il dipinto l apoteosi di Palermo con il suo Genio è bellissimo, ma anche le 4 stagioni con le divinità Cerere, venere,bacco ed eolo. Da visitare
Tipica casa nobiliare palermitana. Trasuda storia e nobiltà. Adoro fare salti nel passato. Lodevole che questi luoghi continuano ad accogliere tutti coloro che hanno curiosità storica.
Andrebbe ristrutturato di santa pianta, comunque sono visitabili 2 stanze.
The view was great and it showcased both mountains and sea. However, in the stones limiting the shore and the sea there was only rubbish and 5 abandoned kittens
Lovely experience. I went as part of le vie dei tesori which runs in October. Our guides were confident, knowledgeable and the tour was extremely interesting.
My absolute favourite tourist visit while in Palermo, there was no one else there so we had the place to ourselves and there were few attendants so it felt like we were walking through a historical palace on our own. Beautiful furnishings and history, a special place
Un apoteosi di palazzo. Il genio è di casa
A bit worn off, but totally worth the visit and the 6€ (don't buy the pack, we did and the second Palazzo is meh and oratorio dei bianchi has free admission and is in a very sketchy part of town; also is very small).
A great place to visit if you are interested in what a palazzo looked like in the past centuries. No guided tour, a bit worn off, but a lot of interesting things to see.
A great little find, how the nobles lived back in the day! Completely worth a visit, and all for only €6!
largest stuffed animal in the world amazing and its there since 2005, bizar!
Just giant pink bunny
Ho abitato in questo palazzo e si e nel cuore pulsante di Palermo
Tours done on the hour of you furn up before. Ours was a bit quick paced, the building is in use by the regional government. Still an excellent site, i loved the massive Murano chandeliers.
Good
I think my expectations were higher than reality. Something is missing here. The place feels a bit under maintained though there's so much potential to upgrade it. There's a nice stretch of grass and a promenade, even the vegetation looks great though there's not much here to keep you interested to stay.
Splendida dimora storica di Palermo. La principessa che tutt'ora vive nel palazzo ci ha guidato attraverso le sue stanze dimostrando un'autentica devozione al mantenimento di una dimora custode della storia della nostra città.
Typical of Palermo. Walk through the dull functional reception area and be blown away but the incredible awesomeness inside. Free guided tours in English on request. Also look out for the portrait of Obi Wan Kenobi (kinda) ...
A very exaptional palace, renovated carefully, now being used as an official building of the Provincial Government of Palermo
So many paintings and frescos are here. Antonello de Messina’s Annunciata is the most important. But you can stare a long time at “Trionfo della Morte” and reflect on it. I was simply captivated by this collection, not to mention all those Baroque paintings and Pietro Novelli’s oeuvre. More than perfect and entry for only 8 Euro.
ancient place. obviously beautiful
An interesting surprise. The outside doesn't match with what is inside. Grandeur from the past. Absolutely worthy to spend your time there. Took me more than an hour and I enjoyed every minute of it.
Palazzo mantenuto con le uniche risorse dei proprietari. Impressionanti i locali interni rispetto lo spazio esterno. Peccato no aver avuto come cicerone la proprietaria per altro disponibilissima e gentile al telefono e ad accettare al volo la richiesta di visita
The sheer size and the ability of the artist who created the Triumph of Death will leave you breathless.... the beauty of these regional gallery is the art is good, very accessible and often not crowded... and this one is exceptional.
It s one of the best houses in Palermo , surreal ceilings, nice furniture from the best craftsmen of Europe! Totally worth the visit!
Carino
We were lucky enough to get a free guide... for two ! The guide was nice and happy to show us around at our pace. Great experience !