Attractions in Palermo

On the floor in front of the sanctuary is a meridian, which was installed by the astronomer Giuseppe Piazzi in 1801. It is a kind of sundial, with which Piazzi … read more

In front of the Teatro Massimo is a large square with a crowd with music and noisy traffic. It used to be a church and the monastery of San Giuliano. … read more

The church of San Domenico is one of the most important baroque monuments. It stands on a large square with a façade adorned with stucco statues and flanked by two … read more

Built after 1160, this small church blends harmoniously elements of Nordic and Arabian architecture, typical of the Norman period of Sicily: three graceful, bright red domes float on a simple rectangular cube facing east.

The "Quattro Canti", a circular square from 1620, is the center of Palermo and was deliberately designed as such. The four quadrants of the intersection are occupied by buildings with … read more

Very nice view over Cefalu

Near the fishing port is the Lavatoio Medievale, a public washhouse from the Middle Ages, probably from the Arab period. It was used by the urban population until the middle … read more

The ascent makes you better in the morning

Piazza Vergogna or Piazza Pretoria was laid out in the 16th century. In the square there is a large fountain, the Fontana Pretoria. The square is framed with the Church of Santa Caterina and San Cataldo

Arancini eat in the "il Cafè di Ruggero" in the middle of the main square. Then delicious Canolli with Café!
Super nice town!

The Ballarò market is open every day. it is a characteristic and picturesque colorful place. The stalls are mainly of fruit and vegetables, although there is no shortage of butchers and fishmongers.
Definitely a suggestive place!

On the Via della Cala is the beautiful marina of Palermo. Countless yachts anchor here and wait for the summer. You can walk around the harbor and see for a long time.

A beautiful garden lined with palm trees in the immediate vicinity of the old city gate

Nice drive along the flat coast.

Three-nave church. Start of construction in 1131, completion of the facade in 1240, portico from 1471. Inside, apse from 1148 decorated with mosaics, wooden ceiling with remains of the original painting

Rise above west flank easily

A nice place for a break

Reachable from Piazza di San Martino Piazza via Pineta Nuova and up to Portella S.Anna with views of Palermo, San Martino, Castellaccio and then of Piano dell'Occhio. From here you … read more

Impressive building, a mixture of Moorish and Norman styles

because it is a spectacular nature reserve with spontaneous vegetation and a wonderful sea