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The Perfect 2 Days in Palermo

A balanced 2-day plan for Palermo, built around its top-rated sights so each day flows without backtracking — plus a bite to eat along the way. Like it? Make it your own in a couple of taps.

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Day 1The Big Highlights

  1. Morning

    Aereo Lockheed F104-S (Starfighter)

    A legendary Starfighter jet frozen in time, offering a thrilling glimpse into Cold War aviation history.

  2. Afternoon

    Palatine Chapel

    A breathtaking royal chapel where golden Byzantine mosaics and Arab-Norman architecture unite in dazzling splendor.

  3. Evening

    Palazzo dei Normanni

    A magnificent UNESCO-listed palace blending Arab, Byzantine, and Norman splendor atop Palermo's ancient hill.

Where to eat: Antica Focacceria San FrancescoItalian — a well-loved local spot.

Day 2Culture & Icons

  1. Morning

    Palermo Cathedral

    A towering Norman-Arab masterpiece blending centuries of faith, art, and Sicilian history in one breathtaking cathedral.

  2. Afternoon

    Church of Santa Maria dell’Ammiraglio

    Marvel at breathtaking 12th-century Byzantine mosaics glittering inside this UNESCO-listed Norman-Arab church.

  3. Evening

    Monreale Cathedral

    Marvel at breathtaking Norman-Arab mosaics blanketing the interior of this 12th-century UNESCO masterpiece.

Where to eat: A'nicaPizza — a well-loved local spot.

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Built from Palermo's top-rated attractions. Opening hours, prices, and whether a spot still delivers can change — double-check anything time-sensitive before you go.