This plaza is alternately called Piazza Politeama and Piazza Ruggero Settimo. It is located at the…read morenorthern end of the pedestrian shopping area that is along Piazza Ruggero Settimo towards Via Cavour. The piazza is dominated by the Teatro Politeama, which is the second largest theater in the city after the famous Teatro Massimo. There is a statue in the center of the plaza of Ruggero Settimo (1778-1863) who was an Italian politician and admiral of the Sicilian fleet. In the evenings, the plaza gets quite busy with people hanging out and meeting up. [Review 12791 overall, 105 of 2020.]

Nothing fancy. Simple sqare with a fountain in the middle and few restaurant around. Bus stops are…read morehere, so you may travel back to Palermo or other destinations.

Visited Teatro Politeama Garibaldi while in Palermo, and it was a delightful find. The neoclassical…read morearchitecture from the late 1800s is stunning, and we loved wandering around and taking in all the details. Knowing it's home to the Orchestra Sinfonica Siciliana adds even more cultural weight to the experience. Overall, a rewarding and worthwhile stop while exploring the city. Saluti!

Visited the Palermo Cathedral while in town and wow -- it's absolutely beautiful. The architecture…read moreand 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!

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

A must see on any visit to Palermo, especially for the awe inspiring Palatine chapel and its golden…read moremosaics covering the soaring walls. You'll spend most of your visit in the chapel but some of the other rooms where the ancient Spanish and Norman kings resided are also worth a peek as is the small botanical garden. We visited during COVID so masks were required as was proof of vaccination (aka green pass) and we had wo all through a sanitizing mist following the metal detectors to enter. Timed tickets in advance are needed

In all likelihood the top attraction in Palermo. The royal apartments with their Bourbon era…read morefurniture are lovely but the big draw is the capella with its absolutely astounding Norman/Byzantine mosaics. An absolute must for visitors to Palermo.

Outstanding and remarkable are small words when it comes to describe a visit to Villa Palagonia in…read moreBagheria. From the absurd to the very beautiful. Almost impossible to understand the man who once built this small castle. Still in private hands a lot could be said about the lack of preservation, but what a surprise to see. The pictures tell you a lot. Are you in the Palermo area go and visit Villa Palagonia in the center of the city. The impressions you get are complexed and I promise it will be kept in your memory for ever.

This massive gate is at one end of the Cassaro Vittorio Emanuele (the other is the Porta Felice by…read morethe seaside) and near the Cathedral and the Royal Palace. The gate was originally build to celebrate Charles V's victory in Tunis (back in 1535). At the time, they called it the "Porta dell'Aquila" ("Gate of the Eagle") but Sicilians being Sicilians, it is simply known as the New Gate. The structure was very heavily damaged by fire in 1667 and then was repaired and that work completed in 1669. You can't hardly tell. On one side, the facade presents images of the Moors defeated by Charles V. The gate is the border between the historic district of Palermo and on the other side, it's definitely the "city" side with traffic, noise and crazy Sicilian drivers. [Review 12824 overall, 139 of 2020.]

This large park is surrounded by a number of really important Palermo sites, including the Norman…read morePalace, Villa Bonanno, the Palazzo d'Orleans, Porta Nuova. At the center of the plaza, a tall marble obelisk stands to memorialize the victims of the struggle for Italian independence. Another shady spot, much like the Villa Bonanno. A bit louder as it outside the walls of the Porta Nuova that protects the historic district from the traffic that is passing around here. The Palazzo Reale-Orleans underground railway station is also nearby but I did not ride the subway in Palermo. [Review 12825 overall, 140 of 2020.]