Palermo


Things to do, attractions, interesting facts

Useful information to fully enjoy your visit to Palermo. Attractions to see, Traditional Festival, events and things to do to have fun, food to taste, which items to buy, which interesting facts to know and where to stay on vacation in Palermo.


Palermo

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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.

Events


What to see


Attractions to see in Palermo

Interesting Facts


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

The White Lotus 2 Sicily filming location

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Piana degli Albanesi

Palermo surroundings

Bagheria

Palermo surroundings

Santa Flavia

Palermo surroundings

Carini

Palermo surroundings

Casteldaccia

Palermo surroundings