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May
71°F 21°C
59°F 15°C
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78°F 25°C
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83°F 28°C
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Stanze al Genio
Ollie #1 of 102 attractions in Palermo
5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  0.7 km from city centre
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Palazzo dei Normanni & Capella Palatina
Ollie #2 of 102 attractions in Palermo
4.5 of 5 stars 179 reviews

This Norman Castle was completed by William II during the 12th century, and is considered one of the most magnificent Arab-Norman structures in the world. The Capella Palatina is... more »

Attraction type  Castles; Historic Sites; Religious Sites; Gardens; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  1.0 km from city centre
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Oratory of the Rosary of St. Cita (Oratorio del Rosario di Santa Cita)
Ollie #3 of 102 attractions in Palermo
5 of 5 stars 19 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Religious Sites
Distance  24.6 km from city centre
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Church of San Francesco of Assisi -Chiesa di San Francesco d'Assisi
Ollie #4 of 102 attractions in Palermo
4.5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.4 km from city centre
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Mondello
Ollie #5 of 102 attractions in Palermo
4.5 of 5 stars 126 reviews

Mondello is a  great afternoon trip from Palermo.   Very short drive in the off season. Nice walk along the beach-front.  Fresh seafood can be found here.  Don't miss Santuario... more »

Attraction type  Resort Communities; Beaches
Distance  1.1 km from city centre
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Chiesa del Gesu
Ollie #6 of 102 attractions in Palermo
4.5 of 5 stars 28 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  0.3 km from city centre
Palazzo Chiaramonte
Ollie #7 of 102 attractions in Palermo
5 of 5 stars 10 reviews

Built in the early fourteenth century the palace was the great mansion of Manfredi Chiaramonte, Count of Modica immense and powerful fiefdom (called "Regnum in the Kingdom" for... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites
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Chiesa di Santa Chiara
Ollie #8 of 102 attractions in Palermo
5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  0.3 km from city centre
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Ustica
Ollie #9 of 102 attractions in Palermo
5 of 5 stars 19 reviews

The ancients called the little volcanic island off the coast of Palermo Ustica (fromUstum = burned). However for the Greeks the name was Osteodes = "ossuary or bone island" from... more »

Attraction type  Islands
Distance  0.7 km from city centre
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Palazzo Mirto
Ollie #10 of 102 attractions in Palermo
4.5 of 5 stars 24 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.6 km from city centre
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Triumph of Death fresco
Ollie #11 of 102 attractions in Palermo
5 of 5 stars 13 reviews

The great fresco was originally in the courtyard of Palazzo Sclafani. Palazzo Sclafani was built in 1330 to excel the luxurious splendour of the mansion of Manfredi Chiaromonte... more »

Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.8 km from city centre
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Teatro Massimo
Ollie #12 of 102 attractions in Palermo
4.5 of 5 stars 58 reviews

The Massimo Theater designed by Basile opened its doors to the public on the evening of May 16 1897. The large volume of trade and industry meant that Palermo had developed... more »

Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  0.6 km from city centre
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San Giuseppe dei Teatini
Ollie #13 of 102 attractions in Palermo
4.5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Historic Sites
Distance  7.8 km from city centre
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Cattedrale di Palermo
Ollie #14 of 102 attractions in Palermo
4 of 5 stars 121 reviews
Owner description: This cathedral was started in 1184 to replace the Muslim mosque with a Christian church, which contains the Royal and Imperial tombs of the patron...... more » Owner description: This cathedral was started in 1184 to replace the Muslim mosque with a Christian church, which contains the Royal and Imperial tombs of the patron Saint of Palermo, plus a treasury of precious Royal objects, holy vestments and chalices. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Historic Sites
Distance  7.8 km from city centre
Church of San Cataldo
Ollie #15 of 102 attractions in Palermo
4.5 of 5 stars 27 reviews
This small church of San Cataldo was built in 1160, during the Norman occupation of Palermo.
Attraction type  Religious Sites
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Orto Botanico di Palermo
Ollie #16 of 102 attractions in Palermo
4.5 of 5 stars 70 reviews

Orto Botannico The Botanical Gardens are part of the University of Palermo. They constitutes the most significant scientific and educational facility housed within the Department... more »

Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  1.1 km from city centre
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Piazza Bellini
Ollie #17 of 102 attractions in Palermo
4.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.1 km from city centre
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Ballaro Market
Ollie #18 of 102 attractions in Palermo
4 of 5 stars 60 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.7 km from city centre
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Catacombs of the Capuchins (Catacombe dei Cappuccini)
Ollie #19 of 102 attractions in Palermo
4 of 5 stars 131 reviews
Owner description: Visit, if you dare, this web of spooky subterranean passages where 8,000 of Palermo's mummified dead will greet you; some dating back over 500 years...... more » Owner description: Visit, if you dare, this web of spooky subterranean passages where 8,000 of Palermo's mummified dead will greet you; some dating back over 500 years and still dressed in their absolute best. « less
Attraction type  Cemeteries; Historic Sites
Distance  2.0 km from city centre
Mercato di Capo
Ollie #20 of 102 attractions in Palermo
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
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