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  • Dmitrii Marinkevich
    Manosque, France187 contributions
    Few min walk from the port. Worth visiting
    We visited Palermo for 1 day by cruiser and had great chance to see the cattedrale di Palermo. Walk around and take few photos. Sit inside and pray. Some areas are not accessible, but it was not an issue.
    Review of: Cattedrale di Palermo
    Written November 28, 2023
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  • Cynicoren
    Beersheba, Israel2,577 contributions
    The best attraction in Palermo
    If you are into art and history, the Norman Palace is Palermo's best offering. The mosaic ceiling is absolutely amazing, the gardens are very nice to stroll around.
    Certainly Palermos best attraction for fans of art/history/religion.
    On top of the mosaics, there are modern art displays in the palace.
    Review of: Norman Palace
    Written November 19, 2023
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  • SaleDamc
    Sale, UK448 contributions
    Beautiful!
    This beautiful little 12th century church is well worth a visit. A UNESCO World Heritage site, it's mix of architectural styles and ornate decoration make it vey pleasing on the eye. Byzantine/Arab/Baroque styles all blend together with magnificent frescoes, especially in the cupola. At just 2 euro to enter, it is well worth the small fee but it can get crowded.
    Review of: Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio (La Martorana)
    Written October 29, 2023
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  • Catherine B
    Dublin, Ireland7 contributions
    An unusual experience, not for young children.
    This was an unusual visit and one we are unlikely to forget. The Catacombs mainly consist of lines and lines of dead bodies. The atmosphere was hushed and respectful while visitors tried to take in what they were looking at. The saddest part was the infants and children. I found it interesting to see the 19th century clothing on the bodies, although faded and dusty you could make out some of it. It was very disappointing that there was no guided tour and there were no explanations to read about the bodies in the catacombs. Read the information on their website before you go or you will not understand what it is all about.

    This is not for everyone! Don't bring young children here. If you can go as part of a guided tour.
    Review of: Catacombe dei Cappuccini
    Written October 30, 2023
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  • Ros0604
    London, UK290 contributions
    A joy to visit
    This was a fascinating visit - really interesting history and building, filled with lovely things. Excellent tour. Wonderful that it is still a home, lived in and loved. Highly recommend this visit. Allow time to find it - fairly neat the cathedral but in the backstreets
    Review of: Palazzo Conte Federico
    Written September 23, 2023
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  • Charlotte
    Amsterdam, The Netherlands2 contributions
    Lovely place to visit
    Wonderful and inside is totally worth it! Lovely place to sit and rest inside. We sat there for a couples of minutes and enjoyed every moment.
    Review of: Chiesa Del Gesu
    Written September 6, 2023
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  • Canadian Traveller
    Kelowna, Canada94 contributions
    Fountain rivalling those in Rome
    This is a fountain that rivals the fountains in Rome and Florence. The statues and write ups give you lots of information. There is a church next door that you can climb up to the roof and get a Birds Eye view. It is fenced off and when I went there was no running water.
    Review of: Fontana della Vergogna (Fontana Pretoria)
    Written August 27, 2023
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  • chrissy
    Adelaide, Australia107 contributions
    Four corners
    Considered the historical centre where two major roads meet and four historical corners meet. Each corner represents a story and each corner has a small fountain below the story representing one of the four seasons. It is an amazing location. Get there early in the morning before all the crowds and noise arrives.
    Review of: Quattro Canti
    Written September 25, 2023
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  • Bansteadfamily
    Surrey, UK320 contributions
    Worth a visit but read up about it first.
    Having read previous reviews I wasn't expecting anything in English at all. As it happens our guide had quite good English and gave us quite a few details although not as many as he was giving to the Italian visitors. Best to assume it's a bit hit and miss. Although this is called the Inquisition museum it is less about the actual Inquisition and more about the evidence and artwork left behind by those imprisoned- still fascinating. And of course it's in a wonderfully ancient palazzo with it's own history. You can only go round by tour and the tours go hourly- you can check the website but take the info with a pinch of salt!
    Still worth a visit.
    Review of: Palazzo Steri - Chiaramonte - Carcere dei penitenziati
    Written May 30, 2023
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  • Cynicoren
    Beersheba, Israel2,577 contributions
    Wake up, City of Paleromo
    The Piazza and the water fountain could be known around the world if the city would invest in this area. Located in the historical city center, surrounded by buildings and churches that really need painting and renovations, you can find in its center a beautiful water fountain that ,sadly, doesn't work.
    Review of: Piazza Pretoria
    Written November 15, 2023
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  • Matt H
    London, UK51 contributions
    The must visit church of Palermo
    Beautiful church and really interesting to see the monastery and how the nuns lived up until 2014
    The cost of entry is a little steep compared to others in the city, but we went to many churches and this was our favourite and worth the visit.. To top it off you get fantastic view from the roof top of the whole city a chance to relax in the courtyard and buy the most delicious cannoli ever
    Review of: Church and Monastery of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria
    Written October 10, 2023
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  • Francesca
    Palermo, Italy59 contributions
    Incredible ride up Mount Pellegrino to a special place in Palermo
    Incredible ride up Mount Pelligrino on the 812 bus next to the Politeama Theatre. Be careful on the way back; they take a different route. Go to the shrine in the late afternoon. There is no one there.
    Review of: Santuario Santa Rosalia
    Written November 8, 2023
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  • Michaela K
    2,226 contributions
    Great view
    Went into the church, it looked beautiful from the inside and we also went to the top.
    The view was stunning and definitely worth it. It cost 10€ to see everything
    Review of: Chiesa di San Giuseppe dei Padri Teatini
    Written May 7, 2023
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  • ScottishTemplar
    Edinburgh, UK1,792 contributions
    Wonderful visit
    This is an amazing, ancient church. It is small and simple yet it is incredible to visit it given its history. It has simple decorations and an amazing, ornate floor. Well worth the admission fee
    Review of: Church of St. Cataldo
    Written February 20, 2023
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  • Jimvin
    Caterham, UK944 contributions
    Some amazing rooms in this Palazzo. The second floor was closed for some reason, despite the English guide having information on
    Not a long visit on this one as the second floor was closed off. The English guide had lots of information, and I was disappointed I could not go to the second floor as it sounded interesting. I am not sure of the reason. Some of the rooms are incredible, some are tired and in need of restoration, and there was a wonderful fountain in the middle courtyard. You can buy a combo ticket for two close by museums. Not expensive. Allow 45 mins to one hour on this Palazzo.
    Review of: Palazzo Mirto
    Written April 14, 2023
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