Location: Palermo
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Palermo is an urban melting pot characterized by history and culture so diverse that it often feels conflicted. Discover an intriguing range of architectural styles, from Arabian domes to baroque buildings, and enjoy delicious cuisine that spans a variety of origins. Be sure to visit the Palace of the Normans, the Palatine Chapel and the church of St. John of the Hermits. Art and music lovers won’t want to miss the Galleria d’Arte Moderna (the “GAM”), the Salinas or an opera or ballet at the Teatro Massimo.
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1. Teatro Ditirammu
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5.0 based on 43 reviews
2. Teatro Pupi Enzo Mancuso
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5.0 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By LuciaSJ - London, United Kingdom
This puppet theatre (& workshop) was well worth the trek to the port area from the centre of town tourism (in which lots of less authentic puppet shows are on offer). Tucked away behind the Ibis hotel in a fascinating little residential street we entered this magical world. The show is in Italian (of course) but although my husband and daughter do know any Italian and my husband is not usually a fan of such things, we were all enthralled throughout. Our six year old daughter was treated so well, they let her sit on stage, gave her a backstage tour, let her play the pianola and even made the puppets kiss her. She laughed out loud the whole way through the show! This is a wonderful family business with father doing the puppeteering and his little son (my daughters age) playing the pianola. So very very magical. Lets keep this tradition alive!
3. Teatro Garibaldi
4. Borgo di Dio
5. Cantunera fucina culturale
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Cantunera fucina culturale, theater of Palermo, offers to the tourist performances of folk music including lunch or dinner with typical Sicilian dishes and the theatrical walks of the storyteller and popular singer Sara Cappello through the streets of the historic center of Palermo, to discover the stories, legends, treasures and mysteries of this city.
6. Real Teatro Bellini
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
The oldest theater in Palermo, among the Arab Norman itinerary jewels its history moves has had different evolutions: from the origin as "Travaglino", in the seventeenth century, a small "magaseno" of the Marquise Valguarnera di Santa Lucia up to the various extensions, to become the sumptuous Carolino Theater and finally the Real Teatro Bellini
7. Dal Barone
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
From the passion for wine and for our land, the idea of proposing natural and organic Sicilian wine was born. We accompany the glasses with local artisanal products, sought after by small farmers and local realities. Our restaurant is handmade, with loom fabrics and carpentry work; all to make the sensory experience of natural wine more intense. A journey into the tradition, history, nature and scents of Sicily, through wine, left free from industrial processing. We also offer a Sicilian Baron Spritz, fragrant and intense and a fresh and aromatic Gin Tonic.
8. Teatro Massimo
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4.5 based on 3,428 reviews
One of the biggest opera houses in Europe, Teatro Massimo is renowned for its excellent acoustiscs and holds over 1,300 seats.The venue hosts more than 130 music, opera and dance events every year.The exteriors are in neo-classical style with influences from Greek Sicilian temples, while the interiors are art-nouveau.
Reviewed By Jasonleg - Cape Town Central, South Africa
Had an amazing tour of the Teatro Massimo. Purchased tickets in the morning and went on the tour. Wonderful to move around the theater and see from inside the main seating area, to an opportunity to see the private royal box. The sheer size and images make this a truly magical space. Favorite place in Sicily.
9. Teatro Politeama Garibaldi
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4.5 based on 480 reviews
Reviewed By 447carolinek - Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
We really enjoyed this visit and I would highly recommend it and the delightful Katerina who was our guide. The building is in a sad state of disrepair but this gives it a particular beauty. It only cost €5 and takes 30 mins.
10. Teatro dell'Opera dei Pupi
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4.5 based on 115 reviews
Reviewed By delagioventu - Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
Authentic Italian fun, ancient tradition kept on by a puppetmaster who has been doing this for 68 years, and his grandfather and father before him. Now his son is involved as well. Amazing. All in Italian, episodes about the story of orlando, Roland in French, about the knight of Charlemagne and the fight against the Saracens. 12 euro for adults and 6 for children. Pricy, but these people put a lot of effort in it.
