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#1 of 86 attractions in Palermo
Attraction type: Historic site; Religious site
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- 26 Sep 2009 "wonderful"
- 12 Nov 2007 "Beautiful Exterior"
- 27 Nov 2009 "La mia chiesa preferita!"
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#2 of 86 attractions in Palermo
A tiny volcanic island off Sicily's northern coast.
Attraction type: Island
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- 28 Oct 2009 "Great holiday!"
- 27 Nov 2009 "Il sole ... le vacanze!"
- 20 Oct 2009 "Da fare!"
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#3 of 86 attractions in Palermo
This Norman Castle or "Zisa Castle" was completed by William II during the 12th century, and is considered one of the most magnificent Arab-Norman structures in the world. The Capella Palatina is one...
Attraction type: Castle; Garden; Historic site; Religious site; Landmark/point of interest
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- 25 Sep 2009 "The first place to visit!"
- 24 Sep 2009 "Scaffolding gone!"
- 19 Oct 2007 "A disappointment"
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#4 of 86 attractions in Palermo
This 12th-century palace features elaborate arches along the front façade and the “Fountain Room,” which is the castle’s main reception area that reaches two-stories in height.
Attraction type: Castle; Historic site
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- 26 Sep 2009 "Lovely place to visit"
- 11 Apr 2009 "la "splendida" Zisa"
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#5 of 86 attractions in Palermo
The Massimo Theater designed by Basile opened its doors to the public on the evening of May 16 1897. The large volume of trade and industry meant that Palermo had developed interests of European...
Attraction type: Opera; Town centre/square/plaza
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- 5 Jan 2009 "Private tour of Palermo with Sicily Life"
- 29 Apr 2009 "Note neoclassiche"
- 5 Oct 2008 "ゴッドファーザー"
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#6 of 86 attractions in Palermo
This chapel is known for its superb gold Byzantium mosaics.
Attraction type: Historic site; Religious site; Landmark/point of interest
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- 10 Oct 2007 "Beautiful Interior"
- 6 Aug 2009 "La Madonna dell'Ammiraglio"
- 2 May 2009 "la chiesa di rito greco-bizantino"
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#7 of 86 attractions in Palermo
Attraction type: Garden
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- 28 Oct 2009 "Calm and ancient"
- 21 Sep 2009 "giardino bellissimo!"
- 19 May 2009 "Flora da tutto il mondo"
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#8 of 86 attractions in Palermo
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.
Attraction type: Cemetery; Historic site
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- 17 Nov 2009 "Not as daunting as you think"
- 28 Oct 2009 "Really cool!"
- 10 Jul 2009 "Creepy, wonderful, odd, scary... so many emotions."
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#9 of 86 attractions in Palermo
Attraction type: Historic home; Architectural building
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- 27 Nov 2009 "What a place!"
- 14 Sep 2009 "Interesting but Incoherent"
- 8 Aug 2009 "Perhaps the highlight of our holiday"
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#10 of 86 attractions in Palermo
Designed by Giuseppe Damiani Almeyda, the theatre was built in the late nineteenth century according to a classical style inspired by Roman amphitheatres. The building was designed to accommodate...
Attraction type: Theatre
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- 27 Nov 2009 "In The Main Square"
- 27 Nov 2009 "La vestizione dell'imperatrice giapponese"
- 7 May 2009 "Il teatro degli Amici della Musica"
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#11 of 86 attractions in Palermo
Mondello is a great afternoon trip from Palermo. Very short drive in the off season. Nice walk along the beach-front. Fresh seafood can be found here. Don't miss Santuario Santa Rosalia, the...
Attraction type: Beach; Resort community
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- 28 Oct 2009 "Stunning beach resort."
- 20 Jan 2007 "Mondello in January 2007"
- 7 Apr 2006 "Palermo's beach"
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#12 of 86 attractions in Palermo
Puppets shows tuesday, friday and sunday 5.30 p.m. Full ticket € 6,reduced € 4.
Attraction type: Museum
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- 27 Oct 2009 "Puppet show is fantastic"
- 12 Apr 2009 "marionette da tutto il mondo"
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#13 of 86 attractions in Palermo
Attraction type: Historic site; Religious site
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- 7 May 2009 "Il capolavoro di Giacomo Serpotta"
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#14 of 86 attractions in Palermo
Attraction type: Architectural building; Religious site
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- 7 May 2009 "una delle più belle chiese di Palermo"
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#15 of 86 attractions in Palermo
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.
Attraction type: Town centre/square/plaza; Landmark/point of interest
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- 13 Oct 2007 "Amazing architecture"
- 25 Apr 2009 "Il cuore di Palermo"
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#16 of 86 attractions in Palermo
Attraction type: Historic site; Religious site
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- 10 Apr 2009 "un'oasi di tranquillità tra i vicoli del Capo"
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#17 of 86 attractions in Palermo
Attraction type: Religious site
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- 27 Nov 2009 "Il Cristo Pantocratore!"
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#18 of 86 attractions in Palermo
Attraction type: Religious site
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- 11 Apr 2009 "Un tripudio di bellezza"
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#19 of 86 attractions in Palermo
This small church of San Cataldo was built in 1160, during the Norman occupation of Palermo.
Attraction type: Religious site
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- 30 Sep 2007 "One of my favourite sights"
- 2 May 2009 "la chiesa dei Cavalieri del Santo Sepolcro"
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#20 of 86 attractions in Palermo
Attraction type: Golf course
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- 6 Mar 2009 "歴史と景色"
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