Itinerary 1 itinerary
Day 1
Meet at meeting point: In front of the Feltrinelli bookshopAttractions and Activities: Mercato del Capo (Ticket included) Ancient food market (and not only) of Arab origin, which takes place every day along via Porta Carini and via Bandiera. Unique, characteristic place, not to be missed 25 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Palermo Cathedral (Free entry) Masterpiece of Norman Arab art built in 1185. It contains the royal tombs, the chapel of Santa Rosalia, an extraordinary sundial and many other works of art. Together with the Cathedral of Monreale and that of Cefalù, since 2015, they have been part of the World Heritage Site - Unesco (Arab-Norman itinerary) 25 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Piazza Giuseppe Verdi (Piazza Massimo) (Ticket included) The imposing neoclassical theater, the largest in Italy, symbol of the Belle Epoque and the Florio dynasty 15 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Quattro Canti (Free entry) Scenographic baroque square, center of the ancient city 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Piazza Pretoria (Free entry) It is one of the symbols of the Sicilian capital, considered one of the most beautiful Italian fountains. It consists of 48 statues of white Carrara marble, sculpted in the middle of the Renaissance by Tuscan sculptors. Purchased in 1573, it will be nicknamed by the Palermitans Fontana della Vergogna. 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Piazza Olivella (Ticket included) The scenic square with the Baroque church of Sant'Ignazio and the Archaeological Museum, one of the most important in Italy 20 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Piazza Bellini (Free entry) Extraordinary historical and monumental square overlooked by numerous artistic buildings including the Church of the Martorana (12th century), the Arab-style church of San Cataldo and the Church and Monastery of Santa Caterina 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Teatro dell'Opera dei Pupi (Free entry) Teatro dell'Opera dei Pupi by Mimmo Cuticchio, a typical show from Palermo dating back to 1800. Unesco Heritage 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Via Vittorio Emanuele (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) The ancient Cassaro, the oldest street in Palermo with its Palaces, Churches, Convents
Attractions and Activities: Mura, Bastione e Porta Carini (Free entry) Ancient walls from the first half of the 16th century and Porta Carini through which you enter the Capo market 15 min(s)
*Itinerary times are in the local time of the place of visit and may be subject to changes due to weather conditions, road conditions, and other factors. We appreciate your understanding.
