Palermo Historical Center Travel Guide

Palermo

A historic cathedral with a large dome and twin towers, surrounded by a plaza with palm trees and a fountain.
A historic cathedral with intricate architecture, a large dome, and a bell tower.
A grand historic building with a dome and columns, a flag, and a paved square.
A historic building with a large dome and intricate architecture.
A historic cathedral with intricate architecture, including a large dome and multiple towers.

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A grand historic building with a dome and columns, a flag, and a paved square.

Teatro Massimo

9.2/10 (1,904 reviews)
Enjoy a show at Teatro Massimo, a theatre with a story to tell in Palermo. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
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Things to do

City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Rp304.900
per adult
City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Palermo: Fun Pizza & Gelato Cooking Class with Dinner and Wine

Palermo: Fun Pizza & Gelato Cooking Class with Dinner and Wine

Rp1.199.273
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Palermo: Fun Pizza & Gelato Cooking Class with Dinner and Wine
Palermo Recored Walking Tour with Local Expert

Palermo Recorded Walking Tour with Local Expert

Rp304.900
per adult
Palermo Recorded Walking Tour with Local Expert
ph. Fabio Florio - Medusa and finds

Entrance ticket to the Radici Piccolo Museo Della Natura

Rp203.267
per adult
Entrance ticket to the Radici Piccolo Museo Della Natura
Palermo: Walking Tour Unesco Highlights Small Group

Palermo: Walking Tour Unesco Highlights Small Group

Rp691.106
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Palermo: Walking Tour Unesco Highlights Small Group
Palermo: Full-Day Shared Tour with Snorkeling Masks and Snacks

Palermo: Full-Day Shared Tour with Snorkeling Masks and Snacks

Rp1.626.132
per adult
Palermo: Full-Day Shared Tour with Snorkeling Masks and Snacks
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Where to stay in Palermo Historical Center

Find the best Palermo Historical Center areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic cathedral with intricate architecture, including a large dome and multiple towers.

Centro Storico

If you're spending some time in Centro Storico, Palermo Harbour and Via Vittorio Emanuele are top sights worth seeing.

A historic fountain with statues and a circular design, surrounded by a fence.
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Kalsa

Historical sites, museums and gardens are some highlights of Kalsa. Make a stop by Palermo Harbour or Regional Gallery while you're exploring.

A historical monument with statues, a large column, and a church with two towers.

Castellammare

Castellammare is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Palermo Harbour and Via Roma.

An ornate theater with a circular ceiling and red seating.
Photo by Peter Sutton
Open Photo by Peter Sutton

Politeama

While visiting Politeama, you might make a stop by sights like Palermo Harbour and Piazza Ruggero Settimo.

A historic cathedral with a large dome and clock tower.

Monte di Pieta

Monte di Pieta is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Palermo Cathedral and Quattro Canti.

Palermo Historical Center Travel Guide