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What to see and do in Palermo
The places not to miss, practical tips and the tickets to visit them.
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Palermo blends Arab, Norman and baroque art in a chaotic and fascinating city. The historic markets, street food and the mosaics of Monreale are among the strongest experiences in Sicily.
Practical tips
- Try arancine and granita with a brioche for breakfast.
- In the markets keep your bags closed and ask the price first.
- Monreale is reached by bus from the centre in about half an hour.
When to go
Spring and autumn are ideal; summer is very hot, with a splendid sea at Mondello.
The places not to miss in Palermo
Palermo Cathedral
A building that mixes Arab, Norman and baroque styles, with the royal tombs.
The Norman Palace and Palatine Chapel
The palace of the Norman kings, with a chapel covered in golden mosaics.
The Teatro Massimo
The largest opera house in Italy, featured in the film The Godfather Part III.
Quattro Canti and the Pretoria Fountain
The baroque crossroads at the centre of the city and the most theatrical fountain.
The Ballarò and Capo markets
Stalls, voices and street food: panelle, arancine, bread with spleen.
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Monreale Cathedral
One of the largest cycles of Byzantine mosaics in the world, outside the city.
The Capuchin Catacombs
An ossuary with over a thousand mummies, unique and striking.
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The Botanical Garden
A tropical garden in the centre of the city.
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