Explore Palermo's History in Two Days

Fans of history, churches and museums will enjoy this two day trip which zig-zags Palermo's center and its outskirts and leads to great attractions.
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Day 1: Explore Palermo's History in Two Days

Zisa Castle

The Zisa is a grand 12th-century Norman hunting lodge and summer palace in the western area of Palermo, region of Sicily, Italy.

Catacombs of the Capuchins

The Capuchin Catacombs of Palermo are burial catacombs in Palermo, Sicily, southern Italy.

Royal Palace of Palermo

The Palazzo dei Normanni is also called Royal Palace of Palermo. It was the seat of the Kings of Sicily with the Hauteville dynasty and…

Palermo Cathedral @ Guillaume Bossé

Palermo Cathedral

Palermo Cathedral is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Palermo, located in Palermo, Sicily, southern Italy.

Ballaro Market

The traditional market of Palermo offers fresh fish and produce from Sicily. Packed with tourists but locals still shop there.

Church of Jesus Palermo

The Church of the Gesù, known also as the Saint Mary of Jesus or the Casa Professa, is a Baroque-style, Roman Catholic church established…

Pretoria Square

Piazza Pretoria is at the limits of the district of Kalsa, near the corner of Cassaro with Via Maqueda, just a few meters from the Quattro…

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Day 2: Explore Palermo's History in Two Days

Botanical Garden of Palermo

The Orto Botanico di Palermo is both a botanical garden and a research and educational institution of the Department of Botany of the…

La Gancia Convent

Santa Maria della Gancia, also known as Santa Maria degli Angeli, is a 15th-century Roman Catholic church, adjacent to a convent, located…

Palermo @ Antoine Pitrou

Mirto Palace

The Palazzo Filangeri-Cutò is a Baroque-style aristocratic palace located on via Maqueda 26 in the ancient quarter of Albergheria of…

Church of St. Francis of Assisi

The Church of Saint Francis of Assisi is a Gothic-style, Roman Catholic church of Palermo.

Oratory of the Rosary of St. Cita

The Oratory of the Rosary of Saint Dominic is a Baroque oratory of Palermo.

Regional Archaeological Museum

The Antonino Salinas Regional Archeological Museum is a museum in Palermo, Italy.

Politeama Theatre

The Politeama Theatre is a theatre of Palermo. It is located in the central Piazza Ruggero Settimo and represents the second most important…

Villa Trabia

An enchanting 18th century villa with a quiant garden, built in Classicist style. The garden is a superb place for relaxation.

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