Corso Vittorio Emanuele, 90040, Palermo, Sicily Italy

This cathedral was started in 1185 by the norman archbishop Gualtiero Offamilio. You can visit the Royal and Imperial tomb of Frederik the II, the urn with the relics of the patron Saint of Palermo Santa Rosalia, plus a treasury with a precious medieval crown and a crypt from the VII century. The church is free to enter, there is a ticket to access the monumental area composed by royal tombs, treasury, crypt and the roof.

Piazza Indipendenza 1, 90129, Palermo, Sicily Italy

Piazza Cappuccini 1, 90129, Palermo, Sicily Italy

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.

Piazza Giuseppe Verdi, 90138, Palermo, Sicily Italy

One of the biggest opera houses in Europe, Teatro Massimo is renowned for its excellent acoustiscs and holds over 1,300 seats.The venue hosts more than 130 music, opera and dance events every year.The exteriors are in neo-classical style with influences from Greek Sicilian temples, while the interiors are art-nouveau.

Via Emerico Amari 8 Molo Piave, Porto Stazione Marittima, 90139, Palermo, Sicily Italy

Viale Regina Elena, Mondello, Palermo, Sicily Italy

One of the most popular beaches in Palermo, this suburban beach offers crystal clear waters and beautiful sand right by the town of Modello. There's a small free public section of beach where you can set up your beach towels, or you can rent a lounge chair and umbrella along the private beach club areas—be early as it gets busy, especially during summer. There are also many waterfront bars and restaurants for a taste of Sicilian cuisine with a view. On the north end of Mondello Beach, you can rent a boat or hire a boat tour to explore Palermo’s beautiful shore, including Capo Gallo Nature Reserve. – Tripadvisor

Piazza Bellini 3, 90133, Palermo, Sicily Italy

This chapel is known for its superb gold Byzantium mosaics.

Piazza Pretoria, Palermo, Sicily Italy

Via Ballaro, 90134, Palermo, Sicily Italy

Said to be over 1,000 years old, the city’s largest market is a vibrant hive of activity and one of the best places to immerse yourself in Palermo’s local culture. It’s a popular pit stop during Sicily street food tours, where travelers throng the food stalls to sample delicious snacks like fried chickpea patties, potato croquettes, and the local style of pizza. Rub shoulders with the locals and pick up produce like green olives and salami. Visit in the early morning when the crowds are thinner, and having a guide helping with navigation and communication will enhance your experience here. – Tripadvisor

Corso Vittorio Emanuelle Via Maqueda, 90100, Palermo, Sicily Italy

The traditional center of Palermo called "Quattro Canti" (Four Corners) is located at the intersection of Corso Vittorio Emanuele and Via Maqueda, making it the heart of this city's old historic district.

Piazza Casa Professa 21, 90134, Palermo, Sicily Italy

Via Lincoln 2/A, 90133, Palermo, Sicily Italy

Piazza Conte Federico 2, 90134, Palermo, Sicily Italy

The palazzo is in the center of the old city only a few steps away from the Norman Palace. the Cathedral and the Market Ballarò. The oldest part of the palace is an Arab-Norman Tower of the 12th century. You can observe verious architectural styles, high painted ceilings of the 15th century, baroque ceiling frescoes by Vito D'Anna and Gaspare Serenario, various collections and original furniture. Since Count Federico's family, which can be followed back to the Hohenstaufen Emperor Friedrich II, has lived in this palace for centuries, the personal atmosphere makes a visit to this historical building a unique experience.

Piazza Pretoria Piazza, Palermo, Sicily Italy

This grand square features a splendid fountain, erected during the heyday of the Spanish Inquisition, which features sixteen statues that are nudes of nymphs, humans, mermaids and satyrs; truly a surprise that this type of art was permitted during that dark time in history.

Piazza Bellini, Palermo, Sicily Italy

This small church of San Cataldo was built in 1160, during the Norman occupation of Palermo.