About Palermo
Palermo is one of Italy's major cities, home to around 648,260 people.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in Palermo
1
Palermo Cathedral
2
Palatine Chapel
3
Palazzo dei Normanni
4
San Giovanni degli Eremiti
5
Museo Archeologico
6
Catacombe dei Cappuccini
7
Church of the Gesù
8
Piazza Pretoria and the Fontana Pretoria
Budget travel
Free things to do in Palermo
Palermo Cathedral
Church of the Gesù
Piazza Pretoria and the Fontana Pretoria
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Palermo Cathedral
- Visit Palatine Chapel
- Visit Palazzo dei Normanni
- Eat at Stuzzicandoci
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit San Giovanni degli Eremiti
- Visit Museo Archeologico
- Visit Catacombe dei Cappuccini
- Eat at Timilia
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Church of the Gesù
- Visit Piazza Pretoria and the Fontana Pretoria
- Eat at Maqueda Bistrot
Where to eat
Stuzzicandoci
Timilia
Maqueda Bistrot
Vecchia Trattoria da Totò
Bisso Bistrot
Il Proverbio
Bangla Fast Food
100 Montaditos
Where to stay
- B&B Novecento
- Villa Addaura
- B&B Teatro Massimo
- B&B Palermo A Casa di Amici
- Al Giardino Dell'Alloro
Shopping
- Isola Saporita
- Mercato di Ballarò
- La Coppola Storta
Nightlife
- Enoteca Picone
- The Bar Brothers
- dal Barone
Museums & culture
- Palermo Cathedral
- Church of the Gesù
In pictures
Palermo gallery
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