Palermo

Palazzo Abatellis

Sicilia, Palermo · Palazzo Abatellis · Via Alloro, 4, 90133 Palermo PA, Italy

1400s Catalan Gothic–style palace housing an art museum with woodwork & Renaissance paintings.

San Giovanni degli Eremiti

Sicilia, Palermo · San Giovanni degli Eremiti · Via dei Benedettini, 16, 90134 Palermo PA, Italy

Deconsecrated, red-domed medieval church with a courtyard & combination of Arab-Norman architecture.

Santa Caterina

Sicilia, Palermo · Santa Caterina · Piazza Bellini, 1, 90133 Palermo PA, Italy

Grand Catholic church in the city center with ornate decor & a collection of precious artworks.

Palazzo Chiaramonte Steri

Sicilia, Palermo · Palazzo Chiaramonte Steri · Piazza Marina, 60, 90133 Palermo PA, Italy

1307 palace, now university building, home to medieval Hall of the Barons & the Philippine Prisons.

Foro Italico

Sicilia, Palermo · Foro Italico · Foro Italico Umberto I, 90133 Palermo PA, Italy

Picturesque waterfront promenade with a wide lawn, sculptures & colorful benches.

Catacombe dei Cappuccini

Sicilia, Palermo · Catacombe dei Cappuccini · Piazza Cappuccini, 1, 90129 Palermo PA, Italy

Home to 8000 corpses dating from the 16th century to 1920, dressed & divided into categories.

Chiesa del Gesù di Casa Professa

Sicilia, Palermo · Chiesa del Gesù di Casa Professa · Piazza Casa Professa, 21, 90134 Palermo PA, Italy

Prominent baroque-style church completed in the 1630s with frescoes & many bas-relief sculptures.

Villa Giulia

Sicilia, Palermo · Villa Giulia · Via Lincoln, 90123 Palermo PA, Italy

Tranquil 18th-century city green space with a sundial, sculptures, trees & gardens.

Teatro Massimo di Palermo

Sicilia, Palermo · Teatro Massimo di Palermo · P.za Giuseppe Verdi, 90138 Palermo PA, Italy

This lavish auditorium was built in 1897 & remains Italy's largest with a seated capacity of 1,387.

Quattro Canti

Sicilia, Palermo · Quattro Canti · Quattro Canti, Via Maqueda, 90133 Palermo PA, Italy

Cattedrale di Palermo

Sicilia, Palermo · Cattedrale di Palermo · Via Vittorio Emanuele, 490, 90134 Palermo PA, Italy

4 bell towers top this architecturally diverse church dating from the 1100s & housing royal tombs.

Cappella Palatina

Sicilia, Palermo · Cappella Palatina · Piazza del Parlamento, 1, 90134 Palermo PA, Italy

Ancient chapel in the Palazzo dei Normanni known for its elaborate Byzantine mosaics & paintings.

Palazzo dei Normanni

Sicilia, Palermo · Palazzo dei Normanni · Piazza del Parlamento, 1, 90129 Palermo PA, Italy

Grand 9th century palace with a neo-classical facade, historic chapel & ornate royal apartments.

Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio

Sicilia, Palermo · Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio · Piazza Bellini, 3, 90133 Palermo PA, Italy

Domed Norman-era church with ornate baroque remodelling known for its landmark Byzantine mosaics.

Orto Botanico di Palermo

Sicilia, Palermo · Orto Botanico di Palermo · Via Lincoln, 2, 90133 Palermo PA, Italy

Sprawling botanical garden opened in 1795, with Mediterranean plants, a herbarium & statues.

Mercato della Vucciria

Sicilia, Palermo · Mercato della Vucciria · Piazza Caracciolo, 90133 Palermo PA, Italy

Zona famosa per la movida notturna e i locali tipici.

Mercato Ballarò

Sicilia, Palermo · Mercato Ballarò · Via Chiappara Al Carmine, 23, 90134 Palermo PA, Italy

Wander through the vibrant chaos of Mercato Ballarò in Palermo, a feast for the senses! This historic street market bursts with local life, offering everything from fresh produce and seafood to Sicilian street food. Expect a lively atmosphere, colorful vendors shouting their wares, and a truly authentic taste of Palermo. It's a must-see for any visitor wanting to experience the city's heart and soul.