Things to Do in Palermo

Palermo’s Cathedral is a massive structure that blends Norman architecture with Baroque. It includes royal remains housed in tombs and sarcophaguses, and an exhibition of religious objects.

Palermo’s Botanic Gardens rank up there with the best in Europe. Chill out in the ten hectares of cultivated walkways and gardens, home to over 12,000 different species.

A vast, lively market perfect for early morning exploration. Try the 'arancini' (fried rice balls) and wash it down with a chilled glass of 'granite' (iced fruit-drink).

This four hundred year-old festival in July celebrates Santa Rosalia, who saved the city during the Middle Ages. Enjoy theatrical and musical performances, a procession and a massive climactic fireworks display.

The town of Monreale is a travelers’ treat, just seven kilometers from Palermo. Set on a hill, it offers great views out across the valley. But the main point of attraction here is the Cathedral. Its Norman architecture is grand and almost every centimeter of it is covered in miniature decorative mosaics. The effect is marvelous.