Location: Palermo
Top Things to do in Palermo
Top 10 Monuments & Statues in Palermo, Sicily
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.
Restaurants in Palermo
1. Palazzo Drago Airoldi di Santa Colomba
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5.0 based on 96 reviews
Palazzo Drago Airoldi di Santa Colomba è annoverabile per posizione e sviluppo tra le dimore storiche siciliane più interessanti del Cassaro, l'attuale Via Vittorio Emanuele. Il recente restauro ha riconsegnato splendore alla struttura. La visita guidata permette di ammirarne l'architettura, gli interni con i soffitti affrescati e numerose opere d'arte.
Reviewed By tdyer_1999 - Rome, Italy
This was a lovely discovery in the heart of Arab-Norman Palermo, a stone's throw from the Cathedral. The palazzo was originally built in the 11th century apparently and developed in the centuries that followed. The current owner has lovingly restored the 18th and 19th century cieling frescoes and put on display an eclectic art collection comprising paintings, sculptures, ceramics as well as personal memorabilia dating back through his own family. He takes you on a personalised guided tour of the various rooms of the 'piano nobile' punctuated by historical and contemporary commentary. He is as full of character as the palazzo itself! An hour very well spent!
2. Madonna Annunciate
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
The sculpture of the Madonna Annunciate is representative of the Renaissance period.
3. Torre di San Nicolo all'Albergheria
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4.5 based on 118 reviews
Attached to the church stands a slender quadrangular building with well-squared blocks: the 12th century civic tower is part of the old system communication; built by the University of Palermo to defend the “Cassaro Walls", it was not part of the structures of the church and as you can see was released and isolated.
Reviewed By MiaMarinkovic - Palermo, Italy
This is apparently the only 360 degrees view of the city. The tour was part of the church built in XIII century. There are three floors ( the panoramic view being on the third one). The steps are tiny and steep so it might be difficult for people who are not fit or who are elderly. I went there for a night visit which was nice but I think it's better to see it during daylight. I'll go back. The entrance fee is 4€ and there is a guide included who will explain what you're seeing. It is definitely a place to visit in Palermo. Make sure you check their opening hours cause I think they open only on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
4. Monumento strage di Capaci
5. Chiesa di San Francesco di Paola
6. Palazzo delle Aquile (o Pretorio)
7. Statua della Liberta
8. Monumento a Giuseppe Garibaldi
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
9. Porta Nuova
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4.0 based on 248 reviews
Reviewed By paullegate - St Ives, United Kingdom
Porta Nuova is a magnificent city gate in Palermo and was built in 1584 which replaced the gate that was originally in place. The gate was built to celebrate the conquest of Tunis in 1535 by Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor. Porta Nuova is close to Palazzo dei Normanni and Villa Bonanno and a short walk from Centro Storico. It is one of the many sights to be seen in Palermo.
10. Achivio di Stato di Palermo
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