What to see in Palermo: 10 unmissable places
The top 3 according to 60 votes from people: Monreale Cathedral · Palermo Cathedral · Ballarò Market. (Updated Nov 9, 2023.)
Arab-Norman, Baroque and historic markets: the best of Palermo according to guides and travellers.
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Top 10
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1
Monreale Cathedral
One of the most spectacular mosaic ensembles in the world, 8 km from the city.
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2
Palermo Cathedral
Arab-Norman cathedral with royal tombs and rooftop terraces.
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3
Ballarò Market
The oldest historic market, full of street food and colour.
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4
Norman Palace and Palatine Chapel
Royal palace with the gold-mosaic chapel, a UNESCO site.
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5
Teatro Massimo
Italy's largest opera house, with guided tours.
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6
Mondello Beach
White-sand beach between Monte Pellegrino and Capo Gallo.
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Quattro Canti
Baroque crossroads of the four historic quarters.
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8
La Martorana and San Cataldo
Byzantine mosaics and San Cataldo's three red domes.
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9
Capuchin Catacombs
Corridors lined with thousands of mummified bodies.
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10
Santa Caterina d'Alessandria
Baroque church with a rooftop terrace and convent sweets.
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11
Fontana Pretoria
16th-century fountain nicknamed the 'fountain of shame' for its nude statues.
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12
Palermo Botanical Garden
Botanical garden with over 12,000 species and a giant ficus.
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Comments (10)
La Cappella Palatina, mosaici d'oro che lasciano senza fiato.
La Martorana e San Cataldo, arabo-normanno puro.
Mondello d'estate, acqua cristallina a due passi dalla città.
Il mercato di Ballarò con lo street food: panelle, arancine, sfincione 😋
Palermo è caotica ma bellissima.
Le Catacombe dei Cappuccini sono impressionanti, non per tutti.
Il Duomo di Monreale merita la mezz'ora di bus.
Santa Caterina e i dolci delle suore nel chiostro 🍰
Il Teatro Massimo, il più grande d'Italia, e la scena del Padrino III.
La Cappella Palatina con i mosaici d'oro, toglie il fiato.