Guidebook for Palermo
Arts & Culture
Palermo Cathedral
490 Via Vittorio EmanueleOne of the most beautiful monuments in Palermo
Also known as Quattro Canti. Center of gravity of old Palermo, square that divides the four historic districts.
40 locals recommend
Quattro Canti
Piazza ViglienaAlso known as Quattro Canti. Center of gravity of old Palermo, square that divides the four historic districts.
Piazza Pretoria
Piazza PretoriaFamous for the fountain of shame, full of naked statues
Church of San Cataldo
1 Piazza BelliniWonderful church with red domes
Known as the Church of the Martorana. Wonderful golden mosaics inside
342 locals recommend
Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio (La Martorana)
3 Piazza BelliniKnown as the Church of the Martorana. Wonderful golden mosaics inside
Visiting the dome you can see the whole city from the top. exciting
45 locals recommend
Chiesa del Santissimo Salvatore
396 Via Vittorio EmanueleVisiting the dome you can see the whole city from the top. exciting
The second largest theater in Europe, probably the most beautiful.
834 locals recommend
Teatro Massimo
Piazza Giuseppe VerdiThe second largest theater in Europe, probably the most beautiful.
Drinks & Nightlife
Beautiful and sunny square where you can drink a coffee with no cars around
21 locals recommend
Piazza Bologni
Piazza BologniBeautiful and sunny square where you can drink a coffee with no cars around
By day historic market but the night turns into a huge bar under the stars
276 locals recommend
Mercato Vucciria
50 Via dei FrangiaiBy day historic market but the night turns into a huge bar under the stars
Essentials
Capo Market
. Via CappuccinelleOne of the historical markets in Palermo
Food Scene
Square which is located in front of the giant magnolias of Villa Garibaldi. Packed with bars and restaurants, on Sunday morning hosts the largest vintage market in the town.
198 locals recommend
Piazza Marina
Piazza MarinaSquare which is located in front of the giant magnolias of Villa Garibaldi. Packed with bars and restaurants, on Sunday morning hosts the largest vintage market in the town.
Famous place where you can taste all the specialties of street food from Palermo
212 locals recommend
Antica Focacceria San Francesco
58 Via Alessandro PaternostroFamous place where you can taste all the specialties of street food from Palermo
Sightseeing
A huge green lawn. Ideal for relaxing and enjoying the view of the sea.
139 locals recommend
Foro Italico Umberto I
Foro Italico Umberto IA huge green lawn. Ideal for relaxing and enjoying the view of the sea.