Palermo Things to Do

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Vucciria and other markets

Vucciria and other markets, Palermo

 16 Reviews  There are no words in any language to accurately describe this place. It is a mix of heaven and hell in one place! The mix of smells and people and cultures all in one market. You can glimpse into the... 

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Out of Palermo - Monreale

Out of Palermo - Monreale, Palermo

 17 Reviews  The cathedral in Monreale is a top of the item choice for things to do. Not only do you get to see the most wonderful mosaic creations, but you can take a bus and ride out of town to get a glimpse of... 

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Cathedral

Cathedral, Palermo

 30 Reviews  This place is amazing in every way from the architecture to the beautiful space in front of the Cathedral, but what stands out to me as the best is the religious history of this Cathedral. I will not... 

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Theatro Massimo

Theatro Massimo, Palermo

 13 Reviews  Ok so it is actually the 3rd largest building (theater) but the second largest stage... this place is HUGE! So big in fact that they would use actual Elephants on stage. It really is a must see on... 

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Other churches

Other churches, Palermo

 18 Reviews  For the most part the churches in Palermo are ALL beautiful but this one sits in a larger Piazza that makes it even more beautiful. There is a store next to the Church that you can go to the cafe on... 

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Quattro Canti

Quattro Canti, Palermo

 7 Reviews  This place is super easy to find. It is in the middle of everything and only takes a few min to visit. It is next to Piazza Pretoria and San Giuseppe which are two ther places I would recommend... 

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Cattacombe dei Cappuccini

Cattacombe dei Cappuccini, Palermo

 10 Reviews  This is one of "Must see" places. Probably nowhere else you may find place like this with more then 8000 mummified people, some in incredible condition like Rosalia Lombardo - Sleeping Beauty. Place... 

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Chiesa di San Giovanni degli Eremiti

Chiesa di San Giovanni degli Eremiti, Palermo

 11 Reviews  San Giovanni degli Eremeti (St. John of the Hermits) is a 12th-century Norman church. With its Arab-inspired bulbous red domes, the church is one of the most characteristic landmarks on the Palermo... 

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Gardens

Gardens, Palermo

 8 Reviews  There are too many beautiful unique gardens to try and lump them all together into to one review. So... I'll tell you about my personal favorite Villa Giullia It is very beautiful and peaceful.... 

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Palazzo dei Normani

Palazzo dei Normani, Palermo

 8 Reviews  Sembrerebbe l’ atrio interno di palazzo dei Normanni, antica residenza dei Re Norvegesi Vichingi oggi sede del governo regionale (It seems to me the Inner Patio of Norman’s Palace, ancient Norvegian... 

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Out of Palermo - Etna

Out of Palermo - Etna, Palermo

 9 Reviews  ETNA the great vulcan, the biggest in Europe with 3300, and still active Living near Etna means also living with Etna. Funny: You´ll find some snow on Etna. Awfully: the guide on the top is talking... 

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Out of Palermo - Taormina

Out of Palermo - Taormina, Palermo

 8 Reviews  The GREEK AMPHITHEATRE was built in the third century BC, and expanded by the Romans, who enlarged the stage and added a partial roof (now destroyed). Reserved seating existed even in Greek times; a... 

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Mount Pellegrino

Mount Pellegrino, Palermo

 4 Reviews  From mount Pellegrino you can find one of the best views of the city! Although I had thought that from the sanctuary I would have a view of the city, not true. You have to walk a bit down from the... 

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Piazza Pretoria

Piazza Pretoria, Palermo

 5 Reviews  In my opinion this fountain is the typical tourist sport along with Quattro Canti. Perfect for taking pics of the naked statues. central location to everything. interesting FYI: this fountain was not... 

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General

General, Palermo

 6 Reviews  Sicily is an island, and Palermo is the main city of it: you are not allowed to miss the beaches, but..... Take care of pollution: unfortunately, waters may be severely polluted in the areas close by... 

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Museo Archeologico

Museo Archeologico, Palermo

 6 Reviews  Even if going to Museums is not your thing, this is a good place to start. First it is situated in a fine old religious building (with 2 cloisters) Second it has many of the Antiquities of W. Sicily... 

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Out of Palermo - Agrigento

Out of Palermo - Agrigento, Palermo

 1 Review  It´s a small very pritty city in the south of Sicily. You can reach it by the train. Go and see the Valley of the temples, great filling but hope that it would be rainy And don´t miss to see the... 

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Galleria Regionale di Sicilia

Galleria Regionale di Sicilia, Palermo

 1 Review  The Galleria Regionale di Sicilia. This is a sad museum to visit, because the works of art are not properly taken care of. Employees smoke RIGHT NEXT TO THE CANVASES. Elderly visitors RUB THEIR... 

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Orto Botanico

Orto Botanico, Palermo

 PatrizioA Says:  This place is a botanist's dream and even if you have never heard of a Ficus macrophylla (like me) it is still an interesting place to visit. In case you are... 

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Castello della Zisa

Castello della Zisa, Palermo

 PatrizioA Says:  La Zisa... This ancient word is difficult to translate but using my affluent American vocabulary I will try. BORING OLD CASTLE TOURIST TRAP... I left there... 

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Teatro Politeama

Teatro Politeama, Palermo

 PatrizioA Says:  This is one of the top hangout spots in Palermo. This place is also a big hub for buses and it seems to be the favorite hang out of high school kids after... 

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La Zisa

La Zisa, Palermo

 TheWanderingCamel Says:  For all their French beginnings and Christian beliefs, the Normans were enamoured of the lifestyle of the Saracens they'd displaced as rulers of the island... 

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Hotel Ambasciatori

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Hotel Garibaldi

 2 Reviews and 374 Opinions  Very thoughtfully designed space for every type of a traveler. Breakfast if very good. Good service... 

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Excelsior Palace

 1 Review and 207 Opinions  127 rooms 

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 For the fountain lovers, this isa definate to be on your "to see"list ..... Fontana PretoriaAlthough the proper name for this place is Piazza Pretoria, most of... 

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Q:  Hi!!!I will stay in Palermo the next week and I would like to visit Monreale in Sunday. I´ve seen in the AMAT PALERMO website that... 

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Palermo - My Home Town

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 Palermo, the main city in Sicily and one of the biggest cities in Italy, is my city of birth. A city full of life and also full of contraddictions. Friendly people, nice weather, beautiful natural... 

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Palermo, past and present

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 The period of Palermo's past represented in this photo was one of the most extraordinary times in the history of all Europe. The photo was taken in La Zisa, a palace built by King William I, 120 years... 

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Palermo, caput mundo di Sicilia...

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 Me and Lorenzo were in Sicilia for the weekend+monday... We took "last minute" flight to the island.. I was dreaming to go to Isola d'Elba but when we went to travel agency they said that to have a...... 

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Sicilian capital on the up

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 Palermo, population 750,000, is the capital of the island of Sicilia, on the North coast of the island. Greek, Roman, Norman and Arab influences blend, and sometimes clash, in a mix of tastes as... 

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