Landmarks

Quattro Canti

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Tips from locals

Alessandra E Giuseppe
August 7, 2015
in the corner, there's an old book shop that recently became a good typical and chip restaurant: Bisso Bistrot
Giuseppe&Chiara
August 14, 2021
A simple yet effective and beautiful attraction, the Quattro Canti is an open square located in the centre of Palermo. Constructed in 1608, the square provides a crossroads for Via Maqueda and VIa Vittorio Emannuel but it is the architecture that makes it famous. At each corner of the square lies a semi circular face that contains marble columns, inscriptions and statues of important Italian citizens and rulers. Their symmetry and design are fantastic and you feel as if you have stepped into Florence or Renaissance Italy.
A simple yet effective and beautiful attraction, the Quattro Canti is an open square located in the centre of Palermo. Constructed in 1608, the square provides a crossroads for Via Maqueda and VIa Vittorio Emannuel but it is the architecture that makes it famous. At each corner of the square lies…
Ashley
January 29, 2020
The centrepiece of Palermo, just a few minutes walk away, with plenty of shops and bars nearby
Virginia
November 7, 2017
The centre of the old Palermo, food, fountains, art and folklore
Silvia
June 19, 2022
Centro Storico. One of many historical monuments in downtown Palermo. Bus #731 in front of Mistral or by monopattino( electric standing scooter), bike, taxi or car

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Location
Via Maqueda
Palermo, Sicilia