🇮🇹 The Bucket List of 20 Things to Do in Palermo, Sicily

Planning your next trip to Sicily or dreaming of a getaway?
Palermo is a vibrant city, rich in history, culture, and… incredible street food!

To make sure you don’t miss anything during your stay, here are 20 must-do activities to add to your bucket list.

🏛️ Culture & Architecture :

  • Visit the Arab-Norman masterpiece of Palermo Cathedral
  • The Palatine Chapel at the Palais des Normans
  • Opera at the Teatro Massimo
  • Quattro Canti
  • Lontaine Pretoria
  • The Arab-Norman church of San Cataldo
  • Discover the art of stucco at the San Lorenzo Oratory
  • The Baroque Church of Gesù
  • The historic residence of Villa Malfitano

 

💡 Unique cultural experiences & Nature:

  • Discover the unique historical site of the Capuchin Catacombs
  • Attend a Sicilian show at the Puppet Opera
  • Panoramic view from Monte Pellegrino
  • Exotic plants at the Botanical Garden
  • Relax on the white sands of Mondello Beach

 

🍋 Markets & Local Street Food:

  • Soak up the atmosphere and colors at the Ballarò Market
  • Explore local history at the Vucciria Market
  • Savor local street food by trying Arancina
  • The chickpea specialty, Panino con Panelle
  • The iconic dessert: a delicious Cannolo
  • And to finish, a Sicilian Pizza