Things to do in Palermo

30 featured experiences · 500 total indexed in Palermo

Aereo Lockheed F104-S (Starfighter)
Cold War Relic

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Aereo Lockheed F104-S (Starfighter)

Palermo

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

Monument

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

Casa Florio - Palazzina dei Quattro Pizzi
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Casa Florio - Palazzina dei Quattro Pizzi

Palermo

An attraction in Palermo.

Attraction

An attraction in Palermo.

Castello della Cuba (Cuba sottana)
Norman Castle

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Significance 10/10· 969 viewsLandmark

Castello della Cuba (Cuba sottana)

Palermo

A stunning 12th-century Arab-Norman castle once surrounded by exotic gardens and royal pleasure pools.

Castle

A stunning 12th-century Arab-Norman castle once surrounded by exotic gardens and royal pleasure pools.

Castello della Zisa
Arab-Norman Palace

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Significance 10/10· 2k viewsLandmark

Castello della Zisa

Palermo

A stunning medieval palace blending Arab and Norman art, one of Palermo's most remarkable historic treasures.

PalaceRoyalCastle

A stunning medieval palace blending Arab and Norman art, one of Palermo's most remarkable historic treasures.

Castello Utveggio
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Castello Utveggio

Palermo

Historic hilltop castle offering panoramic views over Palermo and surrounding landscapes.

Building

Historic hilltop castle offering panoramic views over Palermo and surrounding landscapes.

Catacombe dei Cappuccini
Mummified Catacombs

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Significance 10/10· 4k viewsLandmark

Catacombe dei Cappuccini

Palermo

Wander eerie underground halls lined with 8,000 preserved mummies in Palermo's most haunting historic site.

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Wander eerie underground halls lined with 8,000 preserved mummies in Palermo's most haunting historic site.

Church of San Cataldo
UNESCO Heritage Gem

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Significance 10/10· 612 viewsLandmark

Church of San Cataldo

Palermo

A stunning 12th-century Norman church crowned with iconic red domes rising above Palermo's ancient heart.

Religious

A stunning 12th-century Norman church crowned with iconic red domes rising above Palermo's ancient heart.

Church of San Giovanni degli Eremiti
Norman Gem

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Significance 10/10· 2k viewsLandmark

Church of San Giovanni degli Eremiti

Palermo

Iconic red domes and lush Arab-Norman gardens make this medieval church a Palermo masterpiece.

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Iconic red domes and lush Arab-Norman gardens make this medieval church a Palermo masterpiece.

Church of Santa Maria dell’Ammiraglio
Byzantine Gem

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Significance 10/10· 4k viewsLandmark

Church of Santa Maria dell’Ammiraglio

Palermo

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

Religious

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

Foro Italico
Historic Seafront Park

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Significance 10/10· 391 viewsPark

Foro Italico

Palermo

Stroll Palermo's beloved waterfront promenade where elegant gardens meet the sparkling Mediterranean Sea.

Park

Stroll Palermo's beloved waterfront promenade where elegant gardens meet the sparkling Mediterranean Sea.

Galleria Regionale
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Galleria Regionale

Palermo·Ticketed

Regional art museum housing significant collections of medieval and Renaissance Sicilian art.

Museum

Regional art museum housing significant collections of medieval and Renaissance Sicilian art.

Giardino Garibaldi
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Significance 10/10· 329 viewsPark

Giardino Garibaldi

Palermo

Public garden offering green space and respite in the heart of the city.

Park

Public garden offering green space and respite in the heart of the city.

Monreale Cathedral
UNESCO Cathedral

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Significance 10/10· 11k viewsLandmark

Monreale Cathedral

Palermo

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

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

Museo Archeologico Regionale Antonio Salinas
Ancient Sicily's Treasures

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Significance 10/10· 901 viewsMuseum

Museo Archeologico Regionale Antonio Salinas

Palermo·Ticketed

Uncover Sicily's fascinating past through stunning Greek, Roman, and Phoenician artifacts in Palermo's premier archaeological museum.

Museum

Uncover Sicily's fascinating past through stunning Greek, Roman, and Phoenician artifacts in Palermo's premier archaeological museum.

Museo dell'Osservatorio Astronomico
Star-Gazing Heritage

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Significance 10/10· 269 viewsMuseum

Museo dell'Osservatorio Astronomico

Palermo

Explore Palermo's historic astronomical observatory, where centuries of cosmic discovery meet stunning city panoramas.

Museum

Explore Palermo's historic astronomical observatory, where centuries of cosmic discovery meet stunning city panoramas.

Palatine Chapel
Norman Mosaic Gem

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Significance 10/10· 4k viewsMuseum

Palatine Chapel

Palermo

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

ReligiousMuseum

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

Palazzina Cinese
Royal Folly

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Significance 10/10· 981 viewsLandmark

Palazzina Cinese

Palermo

A whimsical Chinese-style palace built for Bourbon royals, blending East and West in stunning fashion.

Building

A whimsical Chinese-style palace built for Bourbon royals, blending East and West in stunning fashion.

Palazzo Chiaramonte-Steri
Medieval Masterpiece

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Significance 10/10· 1k viewsMuseum

Palazzo Chiaramonte-Steri

Palermo

A Gothic palace turned museum hiding haunting Inquisition-era prisoner inscriptions within Palermo's historic heart.

Museum

A Gothic palace turned museum hiding haunting Inquisition-era prisoner inscriptions within Palermo's historic heart.

Palazzo dei Normanni
Norman Royal Palace

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Significance 10/10· 8k viewsLandmark

Palazzo dei Normanni

Palermo

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

Castle

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

Palermo Cathedral
Palermo's Sacred Crown

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Significance 10/10· 5k viewsLandmark

Palermo Cathedral

Palermo

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

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

Politeama Garibaldi
Historic Theatre

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Significance 10/10· 2k viewsAttraction

Politeama Garibaldi

Palermo

A grand 19th-century theatre gracing Palermo's heart, dazzling visitors with stunning neoclassical architecture and cultural performances.

Theatre

A grand 19th-century theatre gracing Palermo's heart, dazzling visitors with stunning neoclassical architecture and cultural performances.

Porta Felice
Historic City Gate

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Significance 10/10· 347 viewsLandmark

Porta Felice

Palermo

A grand 17th-century gateway opening dramatically onto Palermo's sparkling sea promenade.

City gate

A grand 17th-century gateway opening dramatically onto Palermo's sparkling sea promenade.

Porta Nuova
Historic City Gate

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Significance 10/10· 241 viewsLandmark

Porta Nuova

Palermo

Step through Palermo's grand Renaissance gateway, a triumphant arch steeped in centuries of Sicilian history.

City gate

Step through Palermo's grand Renaissance gateway, a triumphant arch steeped in centuries of Sicilian history.

Pretoria Fountain
Historic Fountain

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Significance 10/10· 476 viewsAttraction

Pretoria Fountain

Palermo

A breathtaking Renaissance marvel of intricate marble sculptures rising dramatically in Palermo's historic heart.

Attraction

A breathtaking Renaissance marvel of intricate marble sculptures rising dramatically in Palermo's historic heart.