Cattedrale di Palermo

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Visited the Palermo Cathedral while in town and wow -- it's absolutely beautiful. The architecture and deep history are truly stunning, and its UNESCO status feels well-deserved. We wandered for a while and found plenty of great photo spots. Entry is paid, but worth it. Definitely a must-see when in Palermo. Saluti! read more

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Beautiful! The interior, and the altars were amazing. There are crypts of two kings from the tenth and eleventh century there. The silver altar needs to be seen to be believed. This church is definitely worth the visit! read more

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Carrie M.

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There really isn't much to do in Palermo, so you should definitely visit the main cathedral. I just walked around the perimeter and took a quick look inside when they opened the doors. There was some scaffolding blocking the front, so there wasn't much to see inside. You can pay to go up to the roof, pay a separate fee to go down to the crypt, and I think there are other attractions they advertise that you can pay to enter here. This cathedral has a cool history, although I think taking a look at the architecture from the outside will suffice. read more

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Beautiful church in Palermo, great location that became a meeting place for our group. Church is free to enter, very pretty. Six euros to visit the room, with spectacular views. Our group didn't go to the roof because of the crowd. Church was built in 1185, lots of history here. The place is very big. Beware of all the people surrounding the area, pickpocketing can be an issue. read more

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This is a must see if in Palermo. This was my second time there, but this time I was on my own Vice a guided tour one a set schedule. The freedom to wander was greatly appreciated. I recommend buying you ticket immediately. The roof access is on a set schedule and the tickets are being sold continuously. Wander around and take it all the beauty and history of the Cathedral. There is tons to see and you can honestly spend hours there and not see everything. Glad I went back and would go back if in Palermo. read more

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Free to enter the main part of the building and enjoy the pews, the altar and the side chapels. The sarcophagus of Frederick II of Hohensaufen is there and has been since the 18th century. Initially erected in 1185 and of course lots of additions since then including the corner towers in the 14th and 15th century, then an update between 1781 and 1801. The current main entrance was erected in 1465. And if that's all you see, you're doing okay. Then for €6, you can purchase a ticket to visit the roof of the cathedral and that's awesome. You'll climb 110 steps (I suggest you count as you do it) up a stone circular staircase and then you're outside. Today was clear and it was a lovely 70 degrees (about 19 Celsius) and so we had about 20 minutes in the Sun. Amazing views from up here. So awesome. Wow! My friend purchased the ticket to see the crypt below. I skipped that but she enjoyed it. One of the symbols of Palermo, definitely do not miss out! [Review 12822 overall, 137 of 2020.] read more

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Another lovely church. You can go up on the roof, which I would highly recommend. Lovely views. There are other attractions here such as a crypt and tombs, but we did not spend time visiting either of these. read more

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The history of Sicily is so complicated. It's been under different rulers and religion. This Cathedral is absolutely amazing, beautiful. It's definitely worth it to take a ticket that includes all the attractions, including the roof, where you can see a panoramic view of the city. Just keep in mind that the stairs to the roof are very narrow , The adjacent building is the one where the bishops live. Totally worth visiting read more

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The Palermo Cathedral was built in 1185. It is dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is an amazing architectural structure because of the different styles used when additions, alterations and restorations occurred in the 18th century. A must see when you visit the city. read more

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David I.

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I would advise if you have time and you are in Palermo on a day that has great weather I would suggest paying the 5 euros to climbing to the roof of the Cattedrale di Palermo as it has an amazing view of the city and is a pretty damn unique thing to be able to do. The tours run fairly frequently and the groups are around 10-15 people so I would advise buying your ticket for the next tour before exploring the interior, I made the rookie error of exploring the church first and having to wait around for the next tour to start. read more

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Via Vittorio Emanuele
90040 Palermo
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