2 days in Palermo
About the city
Palermo is the capital city of the Sicily Region of Italy.In about 160 square km, Palermo has about 720,000 inhabitants.
💎 Palermo is proud of its Arabic origins, going back to the 8th century. Its three main markets, Capo, Vucciria and Ballarò, are reminiscent of Arab souks. This is a famous city along the sea because of its fair climate and well preserved monuments.
When to visit? The favorable weather makes it nice to visit the city any time of the year.
Day 1 evening
Arrival to Palermo
Day 2
1
Cattedrale di Palermo
💎 The Cathedral of Palermo is one of the most important architectural monuments in Sicily.
🏁 Built in 1184 by the Normans as a re-converted Christian church on the site of a Muslim Mosque that was previously built over a Christian basilica.
⛪ This Cathedral is a must see when visiting Palermo!
🏁 Built in 1184 by the Normans as a re-converted Christian church on the site of a Muslim Mosque that was previously built over a Christian basilica.
⛪ This Cathedral is a must see when visiting Palermo!
2
Quattro Canti - Palermo
🏁 Located at the crossroads of La Corso Vittorio Emanuele Avenue with La Via Maqueda.
This intersection consists of a square surrounded by a circle of historic buildings, forming a unique perspective.
This intersection consists of a square surrounded by a circle of historic buildings, forming a unique perspective.
3
Piazza Pretoria
Piazza Pretoria is located next to Quattro Canti down Vía Maqueda.
💯 One of most beautiful square and fountain in Palermo, surrounded by Palaces with the imposing Fontana Pretoria in the center.
💯 One of most beautiful square and fountain in Palermo, surrounded by Palaces with the imposing Fontana Pretoria in the center.
4
Massimo Theater
🏛️ Most well-known and photographed attractions in the city.
🎞️ Known for the final scene of The Godfather III worldwide.
🕘 Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 09:30 -16: 30
🎞️ Known for the final scene of The Godfather III worldwide.
🕘 Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 09:30 -16: 30
5
San Domenico, Palermo
🏁 One of the most important architectural work in the Vucciria neighborhood.
6
Mercato Vucciria
Explore the famous “Mercato di Vucciria”.
Find food stalls selling fresh foods such as fish, meat, and fruit; as well as others that were selling antiques and second-hand items.
🥂 Just around these stalls, there were numerous bars full of people having the classical Italian lifestyle.
Find food stalls selling fresh foods such as fish, meat, and fruit; as well as others that were selling antiques and second-hand items.
🥂 Just around these stalls, there were numerous bars full of people having the classical Italian lifestyle.
7
Cappella Palatina
⛪ A chapel from the Norman period, one that leaves you speechless as you approach.
8
Norman Palace
🏛️ This piece of architecture offers a taste of the rich variety of art, the simplicity and the poised style of the Norman Sicilian kings' court.
Nowadays, the Palace is the seat of the Sicilian Regional Assembly.
Nowadays, the Palace is the seat of the Sicilian Regional Assembly.
Day 3
1
Catacombe dei Cappuccini
The Catacombe dei Cappuccini is consists of several galleries.
✝️ There are more than 8000 bodies from XVII century to XIX buried here divided into different corridors cataloged by gender, age, profession, etc.
✝️ There are more than 8000 bodies from XVII century to XIX buried here divided into different corridors cataloged by gender, age, profession, etc.
2
Castello della Zisa
🏰 This Arabesque Italian castle was built in the 12th century containing Islamic collection of arts and local historic artifacts.
3
English Garden
🏡 The English Garden is a quiet and peaceful place where the people of Palermo love to spend their free time on a leisurely walk or just sitting in the shade and relax.
The park is very clean and well cared for and boasts a romantic atmosphere.
🕑 Operating hours: Every day, 8.00 - 20.00
The park is very clean and well cared for and boasts a romantic atmosphere.
🕑 Operating hours: Every day, 8.00 - 20.00
4
Antico Caffè Spinnato
Sit at an outdoor table for a shaved coffee ice with whipped cream and watch locals and tourists alike go by. Make sure to try their delicious pastries as well.
Other places to visit
1
Mount Etna
A Day trip to Mount Etna.
⛰️ One of the most notable attractions in Sicily is Mt Etna. Learn a lot about the mountain and its role in Sicilian life.
⛰️ One of the most notable attractions in Sicily is Mt Etna. Learn a lot about the mountain and its role in Sicilian life.
2
Cefalù
A historic town outside of Palermo that has Greek origins.
⛪ It’s a beautiful little town with a magnificent cathedral, and a nice gorgeous beach.
⛪ It’s a beautiful little town with a magnificent cathedral, and a nice gorgeous beach.
3
Mondello
⛱️ The closest beach is in a town called Mondello.
🚌 A 20-minute bus ride, Mondello, a picturesque former fishing village dominated by 606-metre Monte Pellegrino, known for its chapel to Santa Rosalia, Palermo’s patron saint.
🚌 A 20-minute bus ride, Mondello, a picturesque former fishing village dominated by 606-metre Monte Pellegrino, known for its chapel to Santa Rosalia, Palermo’s patron saint.
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