Riserva Naturale Orientata Serre della Pizzuta The nature reserve Serra della Pizzuta is a mountainous system that originated about 250 million years ago. The highest peak is Mount Pizzuta with 1,333 m. There are numerous caves, sin
Mercato delle Pulci - Flea Market Palermo Organized since the Second World War with sheet metal shacks, the flea market features mostly furniture, it is a permanent exhibition of antiques. This antique market displays not only
Lungomare Foro Italico, Palermo Also called 'The Navy Walk', the Lungomare Foro Italico is a huge and suggestive park, surrounded by ancient walls and stretching along a part of Palermo's sea front in the centre of the town. From a
Villa Whitaker or Villa Malfitana The villa, near the Teatro Politeama in Palermo, was built from 1886 to 1889 by Joseph Whitaker, a leading figure in the Anglo-Palermitan community and fond of botany, ornithology and especially arche
Villa Giulia (Villa Flora), Palermo The decoration of the magnificent garden-park Villa Giulia is outstanding. Among the most important sculptures there is the fountain of the Genius of Palermo, Ignatius Marabitti, which is surroun
Isola Delle Femmine Featuring a rather large public beach, Isola delle Femmine is just west of the main city of Palermo. A crystal clear sea and close proximity to the town center make this one of the more popular public
Castello di Maredolce The Castle of Maredolce lies within the Parco della Favara. This palace, improperly called the castle, was built in 1071 in Islamic style and was part of a 'qasr,' a fortified citadel on Monte Grifone
Santa Maria dell' Ammiraglio (La Martorana) Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio - usually called La Martorana was built in 1143, but had its interior altered during the baroque period. The church features an elegant Norman campanile. Some of the oldes
Cribs by Angela Tripi When I saw the cribs, angels, Mary & Joseph and the animal figurines of Angela Tripi, I thought they were real, I got goose bumps. Mrs. Tripi creates artistic model figurines and cribs in terraco
Giardino Inglese - The English Garden The English Garden surrounds a public historical villa in the centre of Palermo, It is a quiet and peaceful place where the people of Palermo love to spend their free time on a leisurely walk or just
Villa Niscemi Villa Niscemi, nowadays the representative office of the Mayor of Palermo, is a former residential villa built on three levels, with a courtyard and two wings covered as terraces. The interior, filled
Mondello Some 10 km west of Palermo is Mondello, a small mundane seaside resort. Palermo's favourite spot for sunbathing is spread over 1.5 km and gets incredibly packed during summer, especially in Augu
Castello Carini Built between 1075 and 1090, the Castello Carini is the main location of an ancient legend. It is said that within the walls of this castle in 1563 there was a manslaughter: The Baroness Laura L
Rosalia Lombardo - Sleeping Beauty of Palermo Anyone who visits the Capuchin monastery in Palermo can not help but admit that he never saw such a sight. You realize at once that it is better not to say a word, in order to not disturb the sleep of
Castello Della Cuba The Cuba was built as a place of delights where the King and his Court could spend pleasant hours resting in the cool citrus gardens or attending festivals and ceremonies. In the past, Cuba was surrou
Palazzo dei Normanni - Royal Palace This historic palace, also called Palazzo Reale (Royal Palace), was the seat of Sicily's semiautonomous rulers for centuries. The building is a fascinating mesh of abutting 10th-century Norman and 17t
San Cataldo In the 18th century San Cataldo was used as a post office! Restoration works were made in the 19th century, bringing the church back to the form of its medieval origins. The three striking spherical
Tenuta Rapitalà The winery Tenuta Rapitalà was founded in the year 1968 and produces since 1976 excellent wines which retain the scents and flavours of the Sicilian terroir. Today, nearly fifty years later it
Parco della Favorita The Parco della Favorita is also called 'Real Estate Favorita', because at the beginning the park was used as a hunting ground and place of delight for the Bourbon King and his court. The park's long
Villa Trabia, Palermo Also called 'Casena dei Trabia alleTerre Rosse', Villa Trabia is a historic villa located in the centre of Palermo. The villa and the park are very elegant examples of the luxurious life in Palermo of
Villino Florio Villino Florio, built between 1899 and 1902 by the Florio family, and nestled in a beautiful garden., is a detached extravagant Liberty house with small towers decorated by arches, stairs and pro
Museo Internazionale delle Marionette Pasqualino All of the puppets on display are handmade antiques, some of them centuries old, from Sicily as well as other parts of Italy. The collection also includes puppets crafted in other parts of the world,
La Palazzina Cinese - The Chinese Mansion The Chinese Mansion was built in 1799 and commissioned by Ferdinand IV of Bourbon. The central body ends at the top with a pagoda roof, supported by an octagonal drum. On the ground floor you will fin
Opera dei Pupi di Vincenzo Argento e Figli Opera dei Pupi di Vincenzo Argento e Figli was founded in 1893 by Vincenzo Argento who has learned and has fallen in love with the art of puppets from old puppeteer Don John Partridge. Vincenzo's son
Museo Etnografico Siciliano Pitrè The museum was founded in 1909 by the Sicilian scholar Giuseppe Pitre. It is currently divided into two sites: one part is in the Parco della Favorita, the other in the Palazzo Tarallo Ferla - Cottone
Villa Malfitana or Villa Whitaker The villa, near the Teatro Politeama in Palermo, was built from 1886 to 1889 by Joseph Whitaker, a leading figure in the Anglo-Palermitan community and fond of botany, ornithology and especially arche
Teatro Massimo Palermo The Teatro Massimo dates back to 1875 when the building of this majestic theatre began, the biggest opera house in Italy and the third largest opera house in Europe. It opened its doors&nbs
Palazzo Asmundo The construction of Palazzo Asmundo dates back to 1615. In 1767 the building was completed. Today the Palazzo Asmundo houses various interesting collections, ranging from coins to postcards, porc
Catacombe dei Cappuccini The Catacombe dei Cappuccini are located in Piazza Cappuccini and the best way how to find them is from Piazza Indipendenza. One piece of advice: if you're faint of hear, then maybe you should give i
The Christmas Village - Ice Rink The Christmas Village in Palermo has it all. Start off at the 500 square meters ice rink adorned with christmas ornaments and lights. You don't need anything, you can rent the shoes and even the sock
Duca di Salaparuta The three historic companies Corvo, Duca di Salaparuta and Florio are now the leading wine group in Sicily. Three brands, each one with its own, distinctive characteristics, offering a complete wine r
Solunto Ancient Solus was a Phoenician settlement founded in the eight century BC. It was later Hellenised and finally Romanised.The Greco-Roman town of Solunto is 20 km east of Palermo. It is beautifully loc
Cattedrale di Palermo The Cathedral's exterior is a must-see, the interior is rather plain. Construction works started in 1179 on the site of a previous Muslim building, but were subject to many additions and rebuildi
Teatro Politeama Garibaldi The Politeama Garibaldi Theatre is a wonderful building in Palermo's main square Piazza Politeama. Built in neo-classical style and inspired by the city of Pompeii, the entrance is marked by a triump
Bagheria While some of the villas in Bagheria have fallen into decay or can't be visited, the renowned Villa Palagonia has not - although some elements are in need of repair. For a small fee you can visit this
Etna: Tour from Catania to discover the volcano with a certified guide 5 hours 30 minutes via GetYourGuide Local Pick HighlightsDiscover Mount Etna on an easy scenic trekking route at 2,000 metersVisit a lava flow cave with a helmet and flashlight includedExplore ancient extinct craters and spectacular lava flowsAdmi
Snorkeling Tour of the Taormina Coast and Isola Bella 2 hours 30 minutes via GetYourGuide Local Pick HighlightsAn exclusive experience in the crystal clear waters of Taormina:Safe and guided snorkelingComfort and relaxation on boardDescriptionThe adventure begins from the Port of Giardini Naxos, head
Mount Etna + Taormina and Isola Bella with Pickup and Drop-off included 9 hours via GetYourGuide Local Pick Experience Mount Etna, Taormina, and Isola Bella from Catania in one day, ideal for nature and culture lovers. This full-day tour starts at Rifugio Sapienza on Mount Etna, Europe's highest active vol
Ragusa: Conversation Circle Tour in a 19th-Century Sicilian Club 25 minutes via GetYourGuide Local Pick HighlightsThis tour is the only way to visit the Circolo di Conversazione!The Circolo di Conversazione is part of the “Montalbano Tour.”A one-of-a-kind site in SicilyDescriptionFounded in 1830 by
Terrasini: The art of Pizza with a Sicilian maestro 3 hours via GetYourGuide Local Pick HighlightsSavor the flavors of Sicily with a glass of Passito from PantelleriaMeet your pizza chef enjoying a welcoming glass of proseccoLearn the art of pizza making from a renowned Italian pizzaiolo
Ragusa, Noto and Chocolate Tasting - Day tour from Siracusa 7 hours 30 minutes via GetYourGuide Local Pick HighlightsExplore two fascinating and breathtaking UNESCO heritage sitesDiscover how local chocolate is made, following the original Aztec recipeEnjoy the comforts of our transferDescriptionToday h 8.
Etna: Guided Hiking, Lava Cave & Pickup from Catania 7 hours 30 minutes via GetYourGuide Local Pick HighlightsExperience the thrill of 'surfing' down steep dunes of soft volcanic ashClimb toward the upper reaches for an epic view over the massive Valle del BoveStep inside a lava tube to witness the
Tour from Palermo to SASI – Calatafimi, Segesta, and Erice with Breakfast and Admission Tickets 10 hours via GetYourGuide Local PickDeal Highlights Panoramic stop at Castellammare viewpoint. Explore the village of Erice and the Temple of Segesta in one day. Enjoy views of western Sicily. Description This tour offers a full-day
Motta Camastra: River Trekking Tour in the Alcantara Gorges 2 hours via GetYourGuide Local Pick HighlightsYou will have a fun, adrenaline-pumping and authentic experienceYou will visit the Alcantara Gorge with its beautiful waterfalls and rapidsYou will have a certified river guide at your dispo
From Catania or Taormina: The Godfather Private Tour 5 hours via GetYourGuide Local Pick HighlightsStep into the world of "The Godfather" on a private tour of Forza d'AgròVisit the Bar Vitelli and the Church of Santa Lucia in SavocaLearn about the filming of "The Godfather" from your dri
Etna Wine Tasting with Local Food Bites in Catania 1 hours via GetYourGuide Local Pick Wine Tasting and Sicilian Food Experience in a Baroque Enoteca This activity offers a tasting of four high-quality Sicilian wines paired with traditional local food, ideal for wine lovers and food ent
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