Guidebook for Palermo
Sightseeing
The Teatro Massimo Vittorio Emanuele is the biggest opera house in Italy, and one of the largest of Europe (the third after the Opéra National de Paris and the K. K. Hof-Opernhaus in Vienna).
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Teatro Massimo
Piazza Giuseppe VerdiThe Teatro Massimo Vittorio Emanuele is the biggest opera house in Italy, and one of the largest of Europe (the third after the Opéra National de Paris and the K. K. Hof-Opernhaus in Vienna).
church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese. As an architectural complex, it is characterized by the presence of different styles, due to a long history of additions, alterations and restorations.
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Catedral de Palerm
490 Via Vittorio Emanuelechurch of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese. As an architectural complex, it is characterized by the presence of different styles, due to a long history of additions, alterations and restorations.
It was the seat of the Kings of Sicily during the Norman domination and served afterwards as the main seat of power for the subsequent rulers of Sicily. Today it is the seat of the regional parliament
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Albergheria
It was the seat of the Kings of Sicily during the Norman domination and served afterwards as the main seat of power for the subsequent rulers of Sicily. Today it is the seat of the regional parliament
It is a Baroque square. It was laid out on the orders of the Viceroys between 1608-1620 by Giulio Lasso at the crossing of the two principal streets in Palermo, the Via Maqueda and the Corso VEmanuele
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Quattro Canti
Via MaquedaIt is a Baroque square. It was laid out on the orders of the Viceroys between 1608-1620 by Giulio Lasso at the crossing of the two principal streets in Palermo, the Via Maqueda and the Corso VEmanuele
Also known as square of Shame. It was bought by the Senate of Palermo in the 1573. Since eighteenth century Palermo nicknamed the square, for the nudity of the statues, the square of Shame.
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Piazza Pretoria
Piazza PretoriaAlso known as square of Shame. It was bought by the Senate of Palermo in the 1573. Since eighteenth century Palermo nicknamed the square, for the nudity of the statues, the square of Shame.
commonly called the Martorana, overlooking the Piazza Bellini. The church is characterized by the multiplicity of styles that meet, it is result of multiple transformations, also subject to protection
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Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio (La Martorana)
3 Piazza Bellinicommonly called the Martorana, overlooking the Piazza Bellini. The church is characterized by the multiplicity of styles that meet, it is result of multiple transformations, also subject to protection
It is a notable example of the Arab-Norman architecture which flourished in Sicily under the Norman domination of the island.
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Església de Sant Cataldo
1 Piazza BelliniIt is a notable example of the Arab-Norman architecture which flourished in Sicily under the Norman domination of the island.
Kalsa or Mandamento Tribunali is a historical quarter of the Italian city of Palermo in Sicily. The name derives from the district's historic Arabic name, Al-Khalisa, meaning "the purest."
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Kalsa
Kalsa or Mandamento Tribunali is a historical quarter of the Italian city of Palermo in Sicily. The name derives from the district's historic Arabic name, Al-Khalisa, meaning "the purest."
It is an unfinished Catholic church in the Kalsa neighborhood. Construction began in 1509 and was never completed because of the rising Turkish threat in 1535
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Santa Maria Dello Spasimo
15 Via Dello SpasimoIt is an unfinished Catholic church in the Kalsa neighborhood. Construction began in 1509 and was never completed because of the rising Turkish threat in 1535
The building was begun in the early 14th century. It housed the Aragonese-Spanish viceroys of Sicily; home to the Royal Customs and, from 1600 to 1782, the tribunal and jail of the Holy Inquisition
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Palazzo Chiaramonte
60 Piazza MarinaThe building was begun in the early 14th century. It housed the Aragonese-Spanish viceroys of Sicily; home to the Royal Customs and, from 1600 to 1782, the tribunal and jail of the Holy Inquisition
The church of San Domenico is the second church in Palermo in importance after the cathedral and is located in the square in the neighborhood of La Loggia.
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Chiesa di San Domenico
Piazza San DomenicoThe church of San Domenico is the second church in Palermo in importance after the cathedral and is located in the square in the neighborhood of La Loggia.
The Palatine Chapel (Italian: Cappella Palatina), is the royal chapel of the Norman kings of Sicily situated on the ground floor at the center of the Palazzo Reale in Palermo, southern Italy.
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Capella Palatina
1 Piazza del ParlamentoThe Palatine Chapel (Italian: Cappella Palatina), is the royal chapel of the Norman kings of Sicily situated on the ground floor at the center of the Palazzo Reale in Palermo, southern Italy.
The Capuchin Catacombs of Palermoare burial catacombsToday they provide a somewhat macabre tourist attraction as well as an extraordinary historical record.
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Cappuccini station
The Capuchin Catacombs of Palermoare burial catacombsToday they provide a somewhat macabre tourist attraction as well as an extraordinary historical record.
was built from 1174, famous for the rich Byzantine mosaics that decorate the interior. It was raised to the dignity of minor basilica. Today is part of the World Heritage (Unesco)
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Catedral de Monreale
1 Piazza Guglielmo IIwas built from 1174, famous for the rich Byzantine mosaics that decorate the interior. It was raised to the dignity of minor basilica. Today is part of the World Heritage (Unesco)
The Palazzo Riso, or RISO, Contemporary Art Museum of Sicily also known as Palazzo Belmonte Riso, is a regional contemporary art museum located in the ancient Corso Vittorio Emanuele
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Museum Palazzo Riso
365 Via Vittorio EmanueleThe Palazzo Riso, or RISO, Contemporary Art Museum of Sicily also known as Palazzo Belmonte Riso, is a regional contemporary art museum located in the ancient Corso Vittorio Emanuele
Palazzo Abatellisis a palace in Palermo, located in the Kalsa quarter. It is home to the Galleria Regionale della Sicilia, the Gallery of Art for the Sicilian region.
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Palazzo Abatellis
4 Via AlloroPalazzo Abatellisis a palace in Palermo, located in the Kalsa quarter. It is home to the Galleria Regionale della Sicilia, the Gallery of Art for the Sicilian region.
It is a museum of modern art located in Via Sant'Anna, in Kalsa district of Palermo's historic center.
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Galeria d'Art Modern Sant'Anna
21 Via Sant'AnnaIt is a museum of modern art located in Via Sant'Anna, in Kalsa district of Palermo's historic center.
It is a museum of popular traditions of Palermo, named after Antonio Pasqualino, who picked up the nucleus of the collection of Sicilian puppets, puppets and marionettes from around the world.
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Museu Internacional de Titelles Antonio Pasqualino
5 P.za Antonio PasqualinoIt is a museum of popular traditions of Palermo, named after Antonio Pasqualino, who picked up the nucleus of the collection of Sicilian puppets, puppets and marionettes from around the world.
The Chinese Palace is a former royal residence of the Bourbons of Naples, located in Palermo on the sidelines of the Parco della Favorita, the borders of the reserve of Monte Pellegrino.
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Palazzina Cinese
1 Viale Duca degli AbruzziThe Chinese Palace is a former royal residence of the Bourbons of Naples, located in Palermo on the sidelines of the Parco della Favorita, the borders of the reserve of Monte Pellegrino.
originally a small fishing village situated on marshland, today is a favourite tourist destination. The numerous Liberty style villas on the seafront promenade made it one of the gems of Art Nouveau
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Platja de Mondello
originally a small fishing village situated on marshland, today is a favourite tourist destination. The numerous Liberty style villas on the seafront promenade made it one of the gems of Art Nouveau
is an ancient fortress that guarded the entrance to the port. Extensive remains are visible and open to the public, including an Arab-Norman keep and a sophisticated Renaissance star-shaped defence
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Castello a Mare
25 Via Filippo Pattiis an ancient fortress that guarded the entrance to the port. Extensive remains are visible and open to the public, including an Arab-Norman keep and a sophisticated Renaissance star-shaped defence