Palermo's Cathedral

The Cathedral of Palermo is a majestic building that reflects the rich history of the city.

Teatro Massimo

The Teatro Massimo is one of the largest opera houses in Europe and a masterpiece of neoclassical architecture.

Palazzo dei Normanni e Cappella Palatina

This royal palace, dating back to the 9th century, is a magnificent example of Norman art.

Ballarò Market

The Ballarò Market is one of the oldest and liveliest markets in Palermo.

Mondello

Mondello is a picturesque seaside resort located a few kilometres from the centre of Palermo.

Quattro Canti

Also known as Piazza Vigliena, Quattro Canti is a Baroque square in the centre of the city.

Chiesa del Gesù (Casa Professa)

The Church of Jesus, also known as Casa Professa, is one of the most important examples of Sicilian Baroque in Palermo.

Oratorio di Santa Caterina

The Oratory of St Catherine of Alexandria, located in the heart of Palermo, is a small but splendid example of Baroque art.

Piazza Bellini

Piazza Bellini is one of Palermo's most charming squares, located in the city's historical centre. It is surrounded by some of the city's most important monuments, offering a suggestive architectural panorama.

Piazza Pretoria

Piazza Pretoria, located in the heart of Palermo, is most famous for its imposing Renaissance fountain, known as the Fontana Pretoria

Lo Spasimo

The Spasimo, or Santa Maria dello Spasimo, is a former church complex located in Palermo's Kalsa district. Built in 1509 as a Gothic-Catalan church, the complex was never completed and today stands as a striking open-air ruin.

Orto Botanico

The Botanical Garden of Palermo, founded in 1789, is one of the oldest and most prestigious botanical gardens in Europe. Located near the Kalsa district, this vast green space extends over about 10 hectares and is home to more than 12,000 species of plants from all over the world.