2 Days in Palermo Trip: Budgets, Hotels, Food & Attractions

Day 1 | Morning

Cattedrale di Palermo

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: 3 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: Via Vittorio Emanuele, 90134 Palermo PA

Construction of the Palermo Cathedral began in 1184, combining various architectural styles, Gothic and Spanish, and was not completed until after the 18th century. So, visitors can see the double-glazed windows and arches of the Gothic style, the porticoes and columns of the Catalan style, all combined. Underground Treasures display a wide variety of jewelry.

Day 1 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Cattedrale di Palermo, Norman Palace next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Norman Palace

Opening Hours: Open on Sun,8:15am-1:00pm;Open on Mon-Sat,8:15am-5:45pm

Ticket Price: 7 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: Piazza del Parlamento, 1, 90134 Palermo PA,

The Norman Palace was built in the 11th century, a simple palace built by the Normans on the ruins of ancient Carthage and ancient Rome, and was later turned into an official residence by successive Sicilian rulers. The Palatine Chapel on the second floor of the Royal Palace was built in 1130. It belongs to the Byzantine style, with stained glass inlaid with gold leaves. The whole church is resplendent and depicts a picture of biblical stories. These elements are rare in Italy. The wooden niches in the ceiling are masterpieces of beehive carving.

Day 1 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, A Casa di Amici Boutique Hostel is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

A Casa di Amici Boutique Hostel

Offering a bar on the terrace and a 24-hour front desk, A Casa di Amici Guest House is located in the centre of Palermo. Each modern-style room features air conditioning, Wi-Fi and a wardrobe. The private bathroom is complete with a hairdryer and a shower. You will enjoy a typical Italian breakfast daily. It includes hot drinks, croissants and pastries.A shared kitchen is also available. A Casa di Amici Guest House is a 10-minute drive from Palermo Train Station. Palermo Cathedral is 1 km away. Bus stop to the Airport 300 metres away.

Day 2 | Morning

Fontana della Vergogna (Fontana Pretoria)

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 30-40 Minutes

Location: 90133 Palermo, Province of Palermo, Italy

The Pretoria Fountain is surrounded by 4 bridges and staircases, surrounded by sculptures of the Olympian gods. The fountain, also known as the "Fountain of Shame" because the ambiguous nude statues around the fountain made it difficult for conservative Sicilian parishioners to accept, but now the fountain has become one of the town's famous attractions.

Reviews from Real Guests:

jtlt: beautiful fountain in the centre of palermo

Day 2 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Fontana della Vergogna (Fontana Pretoria), don’t forget pay a visit to Quattro Canti.

Quattro Canti

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: Descent IV Canti, 90038 Province of Pritzia Palermo Italy

The Four Corners is the center of the old town of Palermo, located at the intersection of Via Emanuele and Via Maqueda, dividing the historical sites of the old town into four areas. The four corners of the intersection are semi-arc Baroque building facades. Each building has three floors. From bottom to top are the fountain sculptures representing the four seasons, the four Spanish kings of Sicily and the four guardians of Palermo.

Reviews from Real Guests:

MsChow: Convenient transportation. Self-driving tour will be more convenient Baroque style 🏠. Worth exploring. There are many restaurants nearby. Shopping is also very convenient to go to the attractions of Sicily for a holiday 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

jtlt: really pretty square that is bustling

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