Are you looking for what to do in Palermo?
WHAT TO SEE
The city is full of historical and architectural attractions
- Riso: Museo d'Arte Contemporanea della Sicilia
- Oratorio del Rosario di San Domenico
- Palazzo Chiaramonte Steri
- Galleria d'Arte Moderna Sant'Anna
- Galleria Regionale della Sicilia (Regional Gallery)/Palazzo Abatellis
- Chiesa di Santa Cita/Oratorio del Rosario di Santa Cita
- Catacombs of the Capuchins (Catacombe dei Cappuccini)
- Monreale norman cathedral
- Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio (La Martorana)
- Palazzo dei Normanni
- Teatro Massimo
- Cathedral of Palermo
- Orto Botanico di Palermo
WHERE TO BE
Visit the Wine Pump: Italy is one of the biggest wine producers in the world and if you happen to visit Palermo, you definitely need to visit Vino & Co in Piazza Marina. This is where you are allowed to fill up an empty five liter with either red wine or white wine.
Visit Monreale: You can get a bus and head to Monreale, which rises above the city and offers amazing views of the Golden Shell. You will however need some time so that you can get to tour the royal tombs where they buried King William 1 and King William 2.
Explore the squares: You can also go and see the Quattro Canti, a famous square that divides the town into two main quarters. The square is found on the intersection Via Maqueda and Corso.
Nightlife in Palermo: There are a lot of cozy places where you can go for a drink at night or even for your lunch. Try the following few places.
American Bar: You will find this bar along Corso Vittorio Emanuele Street, at the top floor. The roof terrace offers beautiful views of the city. If you are looking for something cozy and romantic as well, then you can try out this place.
Bier Garten: This is a great place where you can chill out at night, sometimes you get to see upcoming artists performing here. It’s a lively venue that offers great entertainment. They also have an extensive list of wines and beers.
Below we have a list of things to do in Palermo and the places where you want to spend the best moments of your trip. At the same time, the city offers you the best neighborhoods to explore and new foods to try.
This list should help you in deciding and prioritizing what you should plan on your Palermo getaway. Find a mix of must-see tourist spots, underrated local hangouts, and maybe even a few new experiences you can try out.
Make the most of your trip to Palermo with confidence.