Location: Province of Palermo
Top Things to do in Province of Palermo
- 1. Palazzo Conte Federico
- 2. Museo dell'Acciuga
- 3. Duomo di Monreale
- 4. Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio (La Martorana)
- 5. Chiesa del Gesu
- 6. Oratorio di Santa Cita
- 7. Nobile e Monumentale Chiesa dell'Immacolata Concezione al Capo
- 8. Museum of tiles Stanze al Genio
- 9. Oratorio di San Lorenzo
- 10. CIDMA: Mafia and Anti-Mafia Center Guided Visits
Top 10 Things to do in Province of Palermo, Italy
The Province of Palermo (Italian: provincia di Palermo; Sicilian: pruvincia di Palermu) was a province in the autonomous region of Sicily, a major island in Southern Italy. Its capital was the city of Palermo. On August 4, 2015, it was replaced by the Metropolitan City of Palermo.
Restaurants in Province of Palermo
1. Palazzo Conte Federico
Overall Ratings
5 based on 360 reviews
The palazzo is in the center of the old city only a few steps away from the Norman Palace. the Cathedral and the Market Ballarò. The oldest part of the palace is an Arab-Norman Tower of the 12th century. You can observe verious architectural styles, high painted ceilings of the 15th century, baroque ceiling frescoes by Vito D'Anna and Gaspare Serenario, various collections and original furniture. Since Count Federico's family, which can be followed back to the Hohenstaufen Emperor Friedrich II, has lived in this palace for centuries, the personal atmosphere makes a visit to this historical building a unique experience.
Reviewed By marcsutter - San Francisco, California
Fantastic tour of historic Palazzo in Palermo. Andrea (one of the sons) led the tour in English and walked us through the rich history of the building but also of Palermo. Well worth the 10 eruos and we foudn out that you can also spend the night there through Airbnb...worth looking into!
2. Museo dell'Acciuga
Overall Ratings
5 based on 127 reviews
A Museum that narrates the history of Anchovy, from the legend to present days, through ancient documents, tools used for fishing and salting.
Reviewed By ludmiljazz - Sofia
we've received by Michelangelo as old time friends. All surroundings are fantastic, the expo is small but simply beautiful and all this implication of the art into the art of doing best anchovy's fillets is without any comparison. When Michelangelo sings and plays for us Sapore di sale we've feel in a fairy tale
3. Duomo di Monreale
Overall Ratings
5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By CzarEmmanuel - Manila, Philippines
This 12th century metropolitan Cathedral should be on the top of your bucket list when you visit Palermo in Sicily! While its exterior is quite simple, its interior is breathtaking! ... the nave and the side aisles, the choir with three apses, the columns, the marble floor, the main altar, the excellent mosaic, etc.! There is a mixture of the Eastern and the Western traditions in this church.
Outside you must also visit the cloister adjacent to the Cathedral. This, too, is a masterpiece in itself, with its pointed arches, marble columns with patterns in gold and colored glass tesserae or tiles, and so forth. Everything seems to favor silent prayer and meditation about this place. It's a 100% must-visit place in Sicily!
4. Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio (La Martorana)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
This chapel is known for its superb gold Byzantium mosaics.
5. Chiesa del Gesu
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 977 reviews
Reviewed By Declan2004Ireland - Ireland
Jesuit church dating back to 1550. Contains a striking ceiling fresco over the high alter. There is also a number of other internal chapels all of which are very ornate
6. Oratorio di Santa Cita
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 567 reviews
Reviewed By not-a-redshirt - Montreal, Canada
Very unusual in that the interior decoration is mostly plaster carvings, of figures and of scenes. The detail is extraordinary and it could take hours to take it all in. The original entrance hall also houses a full gallery of portraiture of the Oratorio members all along the perimeter. Also take notice of the exquisite wood marquetry inlay of the benches along the walls. The level of craftsmanship is over the top. Sit and enjoy, contemplate, discuss.
7. Nobile e Monumentale Chiesa dell'Immacolata Concezione al Capo
Overall Ratings
5 based on 186 reviews
8. Museum of tiles Stanze al Genio
Overall Ratings
5 based on 508 reviews
Reservations required!! The museum is open year round for a visit but you must book your visit by email or phone. For Reservations just call a few hours before the appointment and agree to the tour. The visits are carried out only in Italian / english.
Reviewed By Deborah S - Los Angeles, California
Stenciled tiles from the 1840s. Original tiles from1860. TIle from1800s. TIle from 1700s Naples. Sicily tiles 1890 to 1910. And that's only what I got to jot down as my little group toured this private collection and learned so much. You get to learn about technique and see all the artistry of the tiles from a docent that really knows this stuff.
It's all housed in an outwardly unassuming apartment in Palermo.
An apartment that just keeps getting better and better as it's renovated. I enjoyed seeing a beautiful ceiling fresco they found under white paint as they renovated. What new discoveries will you see as you enjoy this rare collection?
The government tourism office doesn't tell you about this great private collection. Only Lonely Planet and a few guides know about it, and now you because you have read about this place on Trip Advisor. :)
9. Oratorio di San Lorenzo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 454 reviews
Reviewed By Matthias S
Also amazing stuccowork. But the highlight is a huge painting of anton van dyck. And its one of his best works. Who would have guessed.
Its not crowed in there and the girls at the ticket counter are really friendly. Book it together with the other oratorium around the corner
10. CIDMA: Mafia and Anti-Mafia Center Guided Visits
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 317 reviews
Reviewed By PatriziaBenvenuti - Kathmandu, Nepal
We visited CIDMA a few days ago and were deeply impressed by the initiative and the professionalism of its young staff. The visit is very interesting and seeing the folders of the maxi trial donated by the tribunal from Palermo was breath taking. I would however wanted to see more.
More historical documents, some videos,
some books to buy to also sustain the initiative. I had the impression that he Center receives very little attention and support by authorities - both local and national - and Inwonder if this is due to the poor mentality of Italian public administrators or insufficient nretworking efforts by the staff of the center.
Said that, the visit is an absolute must.
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