Excursions in Palermo

Palermo is the capital of Sicily and an incredibly colorful city. Here the relaxing vacation on the beaches of the Tyrrhenian Sea goes hand in hand with diving and jet skiing, and continues with a party in one of the many bars or a traditional dinner with dishes of delicious Sicilian cuisine in an excellent restaurant or budget friendly cafe.

There are often cosplays on the streets, and sightseeing tours of the many attractions will brighten up your holiday. A sightseeing tour through Palermo will help you explore the city.

• Cathedral – a stunningly beautiful building. The relics of St. Rosalia, the patron saint of the city, as well as the tombs of the kings who brought Sicily to its heyday, are kept here. An English-speaking guide will tell you about the great era of the island.
• The exhibition of the Archaeological Museum of Palermo, located in the building of the former abbey, is a collection of ancient art objects, a vivid illustration of the history of the city and the region. The tour guide will tell you about all the exhibits in detail.
• The Piazza Pretoria central square is remarkable for being a center of beautiful Baroque buildings, and there is a fountain in the center. A tour of the area will allow you to see the most interesting things.
• The Royal Norman Palace is decorated with Byzantine frescoes, a chapel with Arabic carving. An experienced guide will introduce you to the history of this building and tell you about the life of royal families, as well as tour the museum located in the palace.
• The Capuchin catacombs are a famous and controversial place in the city. It is called the Museum of the Dead: mummified bodies and skeletons of monks and wealthy Sicilians are kept here.
• The Massimo Opera House at the Verdi Square is one of the main theatres in Italy. Enjoy the unique sound of voices and music in this temple of art.
• The Botanical Garden and Garibaldi Garden are beautiful parks of the city where you can see exotic plants, relax after a walk through the city by sitting on a bench in the shadow of centuries-old trees.