Visit Palermo

Visit Palermo

If you’re looking to experience city life on the island, then head to Sicily’s capital, Palermo. This swish spot is a melting pot of ancient history, cosmopolitan streets and brilliant baroque buildings. Bob in and out of intricate cathedrals and museums or take a seat in a public piazza and enjoy a spot of people-watching as you soak up the sunshine.
Ballaro Market

Ballaro Market

Sicily (Palermo Airport)

Palermo’s oldest and liveliest street market is a treat for the senses, with colourful stalls selling fresh produce, seafood, spices, and tasty street food like arancini and panelle. Its narrow lanes echo with...

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San Cataldo & Martorana Church

San Cataldo & Martorana Church

Sicily (Palermo Airport)

You’ll find these two Norman churches right next to each other in Piazza Bellini at the heart of the city. One is famed for its striking red domes, while the other dazzles with Byzantine mosaics. Together, they...

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Fontana Pretoria

Fontana Pretoria

Sicily (Palermo Airport)

This stunning fountain, in Palermo’s Piazza Pretoria, is a 16th-century marble masterpiece adorned with elegant statues of nymphs, gods and mythical creatures. It’s sometimes nicknamed the ‘Fountain of Shame’...

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