Guidebook for Palermo
Sightseeing
It is an opera houseI, the biggest in Italy, and one of the largest of Europe (the third after the Opéra National de Paris and the K. K. Hof-Opernhaus in Vienna), renowned for its perfect acoustics.
834 locals recommend
Teatro Massimo
Piazza Giuseppe VerdiIt is an opera houseI, the biggest in Italy, and one of the largest of Europe (the third after the Opéra National de Paris and the K. K. Hof-Opernhaus in Vienna), renowned for its perfect acoustics.
The entire ancient town of Palermo in Sicily was equipped with a huge qanat system built during the Arab period (827–1072). Many of the qanats are now mapped and some can be visited.
Via Gaetano la Loggia
Via Gaetano la LoggiaThe entire ancient town of Palermo in Sicily was equipped with a huge qanat system built during the Arab period (827–1072). Many of the qanats are now mapped and some can be visited.
One of the 4 historic markets of Palermo. Vucciria translates to "voices" or "hubbub." Here life vibrates on weekends evening
276 locals recommend
Mercato Vucciria
50 Via dei FrangiaiOne of the 4 historic markets of Palermo. Vucciria translates to "voices" or "hubbub." Here life vibrates on weekends evening
Ballarò street market in Palermo, Sicily is one of the most entertaining of its kind in the whole of Europe. This market combines two Italian greats, food and clothes. It is a street eaters delight
16 locals recommend
Ballarò cafè
90 Corso TukoryBallarò street market in Palermo, Sicily is one of the most entertaining of its kind in the whole of Europe. This market combines two Italian greats, food and clothes. It is a street eaters delight
Politeama Garibaldi
2 Via Filippo TuratiVisit
the Villa and its oriental gardens reflect the "Chinese Revival" architectural style
96 locals recommend
Palazzina Cinese
1 Viale Duca degli Abruzzithe Villa and its oriental gardens reflect the "Chinese Revival" architectural style
The Palatine Chapel and Roger's Room are the most evocative of the Kingdom's splendor. Roger's Room is usually closed to the public, but the Palatine Chapel is open during traditional hours
359 locals recommend
Palatine Chapel
1 Piazza del ParlamentoThe Palatine Chapel and Roger's Room are the most evocative of the Kingdom's splendor. Roger's Room is usually closed to the public, but the Palatine Chapel is open during traditional hours
Located at the intersection of Corso Vittorio Emanuele and Via Maqueda, the "Quattro Canti" is the traditional center of Palermo, the crossroad marking the heart of Palermo's old historic district
40 locals recommend
Quattro Canti
Piazza ViglienaLocated at the intersection of Corso Vittorio Emanuele and Via Maqueda, the "Quattro Canti" is the traditional center of Palermo, the crossroad marking the heart of Palermo's old historic district
Its sixteen statues are divided among the four sets of stairs leading to the largest fountain in the center; these statues are nudes of nymphs, humans, mermaids and satyrs
296 locals recommend
Piazza Pretoria
Piazza PretoriaIts sixteen statues are divided among the four sets of stairs leading to the largest fountain in the center; these statues are nudes of nymphs, humans, mermaids and satyrs
its most distinctive features are the three pinkish red domes or cupolas.
105 locals recommend
Church of San Cataldo
1 Piazza Belliniits most distinctive features are the three pinkish red domes or cupolas.
The church, which was Greek Orthodox during the Norman era, was "converted" to the Roman Rite in the 13th century.
342 locals recommend
Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio (La Martorana)
3 Piazza BelliniThe church, which was Greek Orthodox during the Norman era, was "converted" to the Roman Rite in the 13th century.
Visiting this unique church is to experience multicultural architectural diversity.
746 locals recommend
Palermo Cathedral
490 Via Vittorio EmanueleVisiting this unique church is to experience multicultural architectural diversity.
also known as Casa Professa is Baroque masterpiece located in Palermo's Alberghieria quarter near the Quattro Canti
178 locals recommend
Church of the Gesu
21 Piazza Casa Professaalso known as Casa Professa is Baroque masterpiece located in Palermo's Alberghieria quarter near the Quattro Canti
The Basilica of San Domenico (St. Dominick), off Via Roma, is another fine example of Sicilian Baroque and is also known for the many prominent Sicilians laid to rest in it.
48 locals recommend
Chiesa di San Domenico
Piazza San DomenicoThe Basilica of San Domenico (St. Dominick), off Via Roma, is another fine example of Sicilian Baroque and is also known for the many prominent Sicilians laid to rest in it.
The church's style contrasts somewhat with that of the other Norman-Arab churches in Palermo. With its sweeping arches, the Magione embodies a more typically Northern European Gothic style
16 locals recommend
Magione's Cloister
44 Via MagioneThe church's style contrasts somewhat with that of the other Norman-Arab churches in Palermo. With its sweeping arches, the Magione embodies a more typically Northern European Gothic style
Located at Via Butera 1, near the water at the end of Corso Vittorio Emanuele, the International Marionette Museum, boasts an extensive collection of Sicilian puppets
79 locals recommend
The Antonio Pasqualino International Puppet Museum
5 P.za Antonio PasqualinoLocated at Via Butera 1, near the water at the end of Corso Vittorio Emanuele, the International Marionette Museum, boasts an extensive collection of Sicilian puppets
Capo Market, a large street market that captures the flavor of Palermo's Saracen past. Capo is a blend of general confusion and a jumble of vendors' stalls, winding toward the old gate (Porta Carini)
321 locals recommend
Capo Market
. Via CappuccinelleCapo Market, a large street market that captures the flavor of Palermo's Saracen past. Capo is a blend of general confusion and a jumble of vendors' stalls, winding toward the old gate (Porta Carini)
Located in its own walled park on Via Dante, not far from the Zisa, Villa Malfitana is essentially an 18th century English manorial estate in the center of Palermo.
49 locals recommend
Villa Malfitano Whitaker
167 Via Dante AlighieriLocated in its own walled park on Via Dante, not far from the Zisa, Villa Malfitana is essentially an 18th century English manorial estate in the center of Palermo.
Except for the Steri, Castello al Mare ("Castle-by-the-Sea") is the only true castle in Palermo proper, and not much of it remains.
47 locals recommend
Castello a Mare
25 Via Filippo PattiExcept for the Steri, Castello al Mare ("Castle-by-the-Sea") is the only true castle in Palermo proper, and not much of it remains.
Mount Pellegrino offers panoramic views of Palermo and the Sea but is most famous for the Sanctuary of Saint Rosalie
156 locals recommend
Monte Pellegrino
Via Bonanno PietroMount Pellegrino offers panoramic views of Palermo and the Sea but is most famous for the Sanctuary of Saint Rosalie
This district of Palermo on the western side of Mount Pellegrino seems like a separate town, and in many ways it is. Mondello has a public beach and plenty of excellent seafood restaurants
209 locals recommend
Mondello Beach
This district of Palermo on the western side of Mount Pellegrino seems like a separate town, and in many ways it is. Mondello has a public beach and plenty of excellent seafood restaurants
This is a coastal district at the northern base of Mount Pellegrino. The hamlet itself is unremarkable, really little more than an overdeveloped fishing village. Addaura Cavern is famous
36 locals recommend
Addaura
This is a coastal district at the northern base of Mount Pellegrino. The hamlet itself is unremarkable, really little more than an overdeveloped fishing village. Addaura Cavern is famous
Villa Trabia is one of the few aristocratic homes open to the public. This estate, which is now owned by the City of Palermo, houses civic offices and a public library
83 locals recommend
Villa Trabia
3 Via Antonio SalinasVilla Trabia is one of the few aristocratic homes open to the public. This estate, which is now owned by the City of Palermo, houses civic offices and a public library
This “English Garden” was laid out in 1850-51 by the architect Giovan Battista Filippo Basile in what was considered to be the English manner
171 locals recommend
English Garden
Via della LibertàThis “English Garden” was laid out in 1850-51 by the architect Giovan Battista Filippo Basile in what was considered to be the English manner
Shopping
Via Ruggero Settimo
Via Ruggiero SettimoGo Shopping!
Via della Libertà
Via della LibertàGo luxury shopping!
Essentials
Carrefour Express - Supermarket
16 Via Galileo GalileiEasy to reach and cheap
Everything Else
The Foro Italico is a lawn along the seafront of Palermo, Sicily, Italy.
72 locals recommend
Foro Italico
Foro Italico Umberto IThe Foro Italico is a lawn along the seafront of Palermo, Sicily, Italy.
Arts & Culture
The Capuchin Catacombs of Palermo are burial catacombs in Palermo, Sicily, southern Italy. Today they provide a somewhat macabre tourist attraction as well as an extraordinary historical record
31 locals recommend
Catacombe dei Cappuccini
1 Piazza CappucciniThe Capuchin Catacombs of Palermo are burial catacombs in Palermo, Sicily, southern Italy. Today they provide a somewhat macabre tourist attraction as well as an extraordinary historical record
The Zisa is a castle in the western part of Palermo, Sicily. The construction was begun in the 12th century by Arabian craftsmen for king William I of Sicily, and completed by his son William II
212 locals recommend
The Zisa Castle
Piazza ZisaThe Zisa is a castle in the western part of Palermo, Sicily. The construction was begun in the 12th century by Arabian craftsmen for king William I of Sicily, and completed by his son William II
From 1600 to 1782, the tribunal of the Holy Inquisition. The palace is now a museum; among the artworks, it houses Renato Guttuso's Vucciria
150 locals recommend
Palazzo Chiaramonte
60 Piazza MarinaFrom 1600 to 1782, the tribunal of the Holy Inquisition. The palace is now a museum; among the artworks, it houses Renato Guttuso's Vucciria
is the largest museum in Palermo exclusively devoted to art. The majority of the work displayed dates from the medieval and Renaissance periods through the eighteenth century.
Regione Siciliana Galleria Regionale
4 Via Allorois the largest museum in Palermo exclusively devoted to art. The majority of the work displayed dates from the medieval and Renaissance periods through the eighteenth century.
Of particular interest are the large mosaic pavements taken from the Roman structures discovered in Piazza Vittoria, the lions' heads from the Greek temple at Himera, the sarcophagi from the Villabate
173 locals recommend
Regional Archeological Museum Antonio Salinas
Piazza OlivellaOf particular interest are the large mosaic pavements taken from the Roman structures discovered in Piazza Vittoria, the lions' heads from the Greek temple at Himera, the sarcophagi from the Villabate
Bottiglieria Massimo -Champagneria since 1968
59/61/63 Via Salvatore SpinuzzaNightlife all around!
Food Scene
Via Principe Granatelli, 26
The best pizza in Palermo!
Pizzeria Frida
37/38 Piazza Sant'OnofrioOne of the best pizza in town
Fratelli La Bufala
34 P.za CastelnuovoReal Neapolitan Pizza!
Pani Ca' Meusa Porta Carbone
62 Via CalaStreet food eaters place!
Via Vittorio Emanuele, 102
Street Food place!
La Veranda
18 Via Gaetano PellingraPizza gourmet!
A Castellana
4 Piazza dei CadutiPizza pleasE!
Spinnato
12 P.za CastelnuovoSicilian food brand
Drinks & Nightlife
Al Gelatone
96 Via dell'Autonomia SicilianaTasty ice-cream
Luppolo l'Ottavo Nano
36 Via Daniele Maninfor beer lovers!