Things to do in Palermo
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Palermo is the capital and largest city of the autonomous island region of Sicily in southern Italy, located on the eponymous gulf facing the Tyrrhenian Sea. A 2,700-year-old city, it is noted for its history, culture, architecture and gastronomy, playing an important role throughout much of its existence.
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Mica Panelle
Palermo Cathedral
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Open in Google MapsQuattro Canti
Quattro Canti, officially known as Piazza Vigliena, is a Baroque square in Palermo, region of Sicily, Italy; it is considered the center of the historic quarters of the city. The site is the intersection of two major streets in Palermo, the Via Maqueda and the Corso Vittorio Emanuele, and at this intersection are the corners of all four of the ancient quarters of Palermo: the Kalsa (SE); Seralcadi (SW); Albergaria (NW); and Castellammare (NE). On the southwest corner stands the church of San Giuseppe dei Padre Teatini. A few steps away along the flank of this church, behind the Southeast corner building, along Via Maqueda is the Piazza and Fontana Pretoria, sandwiched between this church and Santa Caterina. A few more steps reaches San Cataldo and the ancient Norman church of La Martorana. About 500 meters west along the Cassaro is the piazza of the Cathedral of Palermo and the adjacent Palazzo dei Normanni.
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Ai Tetti
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6 days in Palermo, planned day by day
Built from real, bookable activities — flights, stays and experiences included at around €849.
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Arrival & Street-Food Tour
Settle into the Old Town and dive straight into Palermo's legendary street-food scene.
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Monreale & Cathedral Tour
A guided dive into Palermo's Arab-Norman masterpieces and the golden mosaics of Monreale.
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Mount Etna Day Trip
A full-day coach excursion to Europe's most active volcano.
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Marsala Wine Tasting
Head west to the salt flats and historic Marsala wine cellars.
