Palermo

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Palermo

Provincia: PA - Area: Palermo surroundings

Palermo, varied and multi-ethnic, a UNESCO treasure of art and architecture. City full of churches, fortresses and royal courts, curious squares, museums, theaters, palaces and grandiose mosaics.
The streets and alleys of the old city hide monuments that vary from the characteristic Arab-Norman period up to the magnificent Sicilian Baroque.
Palermo is dominated by Mount Pellegrino and bathed by a splendid sea.
Characteristic are the local markets and street food on every corner of the streets.
A city rich in history , culture and good food.

What to see

Bonanno Villa in Palermo

Bonanno Villa in Palermo
Church of Magione in Palermo

Church of Magione in Palermo
Museum of Geology in Palermo

Museum of Geology in Palermo
Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi in Palermo

Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi in Palermo
Massimo Theater of Palermo

Massimo Theater of Palermo
Villa Zito Picture Gallery in Palermo

Villa Zito Picture Gallery in Palermo
Giuseppe Pitrè Ethnographic Museum in Palermo

Giuseppe Pitrè Ethnographic Museum in Palermo
Branciforte Palace Museum in Palermo

Branciforte Palace Museum in Palermo
Oratory of Most Holy Rosary in Santa Cita in Palermo

Oratory of Most Holy Rosary in Santa Cita in Palermo
Tower of San Nicolò di Bari in Palermo

Tower of San Nicolò di Bari in Palermo
Florio Villa in Palermo

Florio Villa in Palermo
Majolica Museum in Palermo

Majolica Museum in Palermo
Malfitano Villa in Palermo

Malfitano Villa in Palermo
A Mare Castel in Palermo

A Mare Castel in Palermo
La Cala of Palermo

La Cala of Palermo
Felice Gate in Palermo

Felice Gate in Palermo
Palermo Diocesan Museum

Palermo Diocesan Museum
Cubula in Palermo

Cubula in Palermo
Sferracavallo Beach

Sferracavallo Beach
Isle of Females

Isle of Females
Utveggio Castle in Palermo

Utveggio Castle in Palermo
Caves of Addaura in Palermo

Caves of Addaura in Palermo
Pellegrino Mount

Pellegrino Mount
Mondello Beach

Mondello Beach
Palace of Quattro Pizzi in Palermo

Palace of Quattro Pizzi in Palermo
Punic Necropolis of Palermo

Punic Necropolis of Palermo
Butera Palace in Palermo

Butera Palace in Palermo
Park of Orleans in Palermo

Park of Orleans in Palermo
Ecomuseum Mare Memoria Viva in Palermo

Ecomuseum Mare Memoria Viva in Palermo
Alliata di Villafranca Palace in Palermo

Alliata di Villafranca Palace in Palermo
Church of Santa Maria della Catena in Palermo

Church of Santa Maria della Catena in Palermo
Church of the Holy Savior in Palermo

Church of the Holy Savior in Palermo
Catacombs of Porta d'Ossuna in Palermo

Catacombs of Porta d'Ossuna in Palermo
Favaloro Villa in Palermo

Favaloro Villa in Palermo
Church of San Giovanni degli Eremiti

Church of San Giovanni degli Eremiti
Sanctuary of Santa Rosalia in Palermo

Sanctuary of Santa Rosalia in Palermo
Church of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria in Palermo

Church of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria in Palermo
Church of the Gesù in Palermo

Church of the Gesù in Palermo
Antonio Salinas Archaeological Museum

Antonio Salinas Archaeological Museum
Botanical Garden in Palermo

Botanical Garden in Palermo
Pretorio Palace in Palermo

Pretorio Palace in Palermo
Pretoria Fountain

Pretoria Fountain
Abatellis Palace in Palermo

Abatellis Palace in Palermo
Chiaramonte Steri Palace in Palermo

Chiaramonte Steri Palace in Palermo
Church of San Cataldo in Palermo

Church of San Cataldo in Palermo
Zisa Castle

Zisa Castle
Martorana Church in Palermo

Martorana Church in Palermo
Palatine Chapel

Palatine Chapel
Catacombs of Capuchins

Catacombs of Capuchins
Piazza Quattro Canti

Piazza Quattro Canti
Royal Palace in Palermo

Royal Palace in Palermo
Chinese Building in Palermo

Chinese Building in Palermo
Castle of Maredolce in Palermo

Castle of Maredolce in Palermo
Oratory of San Lorenzo in Palermo

Oratory of San Lorenzo in Palermo
Admiral's Bridge in Palermo

Admiral's Bridge in Palermo
Garibaldi Garden in Palermo

Garibaldi Garden in Palermo
Cuba palace

Cuba palace
Puppet Museum in Palermo

Puppet Museum in Palermo
Church of San Giuseppe dei Padri Teatini in Palermo

Church of San Giuseppe dei Padri Teatini in Palermo
Mirto Palace museum

Mirto Palace museum
Palermo Cathedral

Palermo Cathedral
Villa Giulia in Palermo

Villa Giulia in Palermo
Favorita Park in Palermo

Favorita Park in Palermo
Porta Nuova in Palermo

Porta Nuova in Palermo
Foro Italico in Palermo

Foro Italico in Palermo
Piersanti Mattarella Park in Palermo

Piersanti Mattarella Park in Palermo
Valguarnera Gangi Palace in palermo

Valguarnera Gangi Palace in palermo
Ballarò Market of Palermo

Ballarò Market of Palermo

Things to do

Tour, Experience, Tastings,...

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Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show,... Palermo

Palermo Summer Program 2024
summer 2024
Palermo Summer Program 2024
Teatro di Verdura Palermo
summer 2024
Teatro di Verdura Palermo
Annalisa concert in Palermo
27 Jul 2024
Annalisa concert in Palermo
Paolo Crepet
1 Aug 2024
Paolo Crepet
Fiorella Mannoia concert in Palermo
10 Aug 2024
Fiorella Mannoia concert in Palermo
Renga and Nek concert in Palermo
17 Aug 2024
Renga and Nek concert in Palermo
The Pooh concert in Palermo
20 Aug 2024
The Pooh concert in Palermo
Umberto Tozzi concert in Palermo
23 Aug 2024
Umberto Tozzi concert in Palermo
Massimo Ranieri concert in Palermo
26 Aug 2024
Massimo Ranieri concert in Palermo
Enzo Gragnaniello e Marisa Laurito
30 Aug 2024
Enzo Gragnaniello e Marisa Laurito
Umberto Galimberti in Palermo
31 Aug 2024
Umberto Galimberti in Palermo
Infiorata of Mondello in Palermo
Sep 2024
Infiorata of Mondello in Palermo
Wine Sicily
12, 13, 14 Oct 2024
Wine Sicily
Fabio Concato concert in Palermo
26 Oct 2024
Fabio Concato concert in Palermo
Fair of the Dead in Palermo
Nov 2024
Fair of the Dead in Palermo
Esperienze D.M. - Palermo
10 Nov 2024
Esperienze D.M. - Palermo
Show by Michela Giraud
3, 4 Dec 2024
Show by Michela Giraud
Alice Concert in Palermo
16 Dec 2024
Alice Concert in Palermo
Giovanni Allevi in Palermo
10 Feb 2025
Giovanni Allevi in Palermo
Festival Genius of Palermo
May 2025
Festival Genius of Palermo
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What to eat

Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Palermo

You can obviously taste all the typical products of Sicilian cuisine, the most well-known ones, such as cannoli, Sicilian cassata, arancini, etc. But there are some specialties typical of this area that are more difficult to find in other areas of Sicily.

Where to stay

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Nearby Places

Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Palermo. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!

Monreale

Palermo surroundings

Altofonte

Palermo surroundings

Ficarazzi

Palermo surroundings

Torretta

Palermo surroundings

Interesting Facts

Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Palermo

The White Lotus 2 Sicily filming location
In Palermo were filmed some scenes of the second season of The White Lotus series set in Sicily.
Places of "Il Gattopardo" - Palermo
Many scenes of "Il Gattopardo" were shot in Palermo, including the famous dance scene shot in the Palazzo Valguarnera Ganci.
Legend of the Moor's Head
The ceramic vases in the shape of a moor's head have become a symbol of Sicily. Their origin is shrouded in legend.
Legend of the Zisa Devils
The Devils of the Zisa of Palermo are one of the most ancient and well-known legends of the city of Sicilian capital.
Genio of Palermo
The Genius is one of the symbols of Palermo, which together with Santa Rosalia has the task of protecting the city and its inhabitants.
Spectrum of the Teatro Massimo in Palermo
The legend of specter of Teatro Massimo in Palermo is linked to the history of its construction and the desecration of tomb.
Legend of the Pezzinga Jump
The legend of the Salto di Pezzinga speaks of a prodigious leap made by a young lover in the Lungarini alley in Palermo.
The Legend of the Sister of the Mercede
The Legend of the Sister of the Mercede speaks of a ghost that wanders in the Church of Santa Maria della Mercede in Palermo.
Places of "Il 7 e l'8" - Palermo
The film “il 7 e l8” by the comic duo Ficarra and Picone was entirely shot in the streets of Palermo.
Places of "Mery forever" - Palermo
The film "Mery forever", and its sequel "Ragazzi fuori" were set entirely in the popular neighborhoods of Palermo.
"The Mafia Kills Only in Summer" - Palermo
Many views of Palermo, such as Ballarò market or Mondello beach, are recognizable in the film "The mafia kills only in summer".
The "old woman of vinegar" in Palermo
One of the best-known stories in Palermo is the one of Giovanna Bonanno, a hag better known as "the old woman of vinegar".
Legends of the Island of Females
The legends that revolve around the Island of Females and its tower explain the origin of the name of this island.
Places of "Pizza Connection" - Palermo
The film “Pizza Connection” was almost entirely shot in the streets of the city of Palermo.
Footprint of Porta Sant'Agata in Palermo
The Sant'Agata la Pedata church in Palermo owes its name to a boulder which bears the imprint of the foot of Sant’Agata.
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