San Matteo’s Church
Located along Corso Vittorio Emanuele, this Baroque church from 1633 was the seat of bankers and merchants. The interior is a riot of “marmi mischi” (typical Sicilian colored inlays) and … read more
Zisa’s Castle
This palace is a masterpiece of Arab-Norman architecture. The name comes from the Arabic “AlAziz”, meaning “The Splendid”. It’s the perfect place to understand how Sicilian kings enjoyed relaxing among … read more
Cathedral of the Most Holy Assumption of Mary
In front of you is one of the city’s symbols. It is not just a church, but the seat of the metropolitan archbishop and the religious heart of the city. … read more
Normanni Palace
This is the oldest royal residence in Europe, a place where emirs, Norman kings, and emperors like Frederick II left their mark, interweaving stone, marble, and gold into a mosaic … read more
St. Rosalia Shrine
Located on Mount Pellegrino, the sanctuary is built around the cave where the bones of the saint who saved Palermo from the plague were found in 1624. It is a … read more
St. Giuseppe of Teatini Church
This is the Roman Baroque temple in Palermo, built starting in 1612. It is located right at the crossroads of the Quattro Canti and the interior is a forest of … read more
La Cuba Palace
This 12th-century castle was once surrounded by an artificial lake one and a half metres deep, where the king used to relax. Today, it is a sandstone cube adorned with … read more
Porta Nuova
It’s an incredible monument that divides Corso Vittorio Emanuele from the road leading to Monreale. Its size and rich detail make it one of the most spectacular triumphal arches in … read more