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Things to see in Palermo (Italy): 108 places and when to go

Palermo is a city in Italy with around 863,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 108 places in and around it, mainly Temples (30), History (23), Nature (23). The best known are Palermo Cathedral, Monreale Cathedral and Church of Santa Maria dell’Ammiraglio. The best time to come is March to June, September to October; also possible: November to February, July to August. In June there are 14 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 22. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Italy · 38.127, 13.3481
Population
About 863,000
Places
108 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Temples (30) · History (23) · Nature (23) · Museums and art (18) · Mountains (12) · Hiking (11)
Best time
March to June, September to October.
Also possible
November to February, July to August.
Nearest airport
CTA Catania, 168 km as the crow flies
Highest point
Rocca Busambra, at 1,613 m.

What to see in Palermo

The places in and around Palermo, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 84, by what you come to do:

When to go to Palermo

The best time to visit Palermo is March to June, September to October; also possible: November to February, July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanPossible9:38
  2. FebPossible10:35
  3. MarBest time11:42
  4. AprBest time13:00
  5. MayBest time14:04
  6. JunBest time14:38
  7. JulPossible14:24
  8. AugPossible13:29
  9. SepBest time12:14
  10. OctBest time10:59
  11. NovPossible9:54
  12. DecPossible9:22

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 14 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 22. In June, 108 of the 108 places are at their best.

When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Palermo

The nearest main airport is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA, Catania), 168 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)

Other towns nearby

And all of Italy, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Palermo?

The best known: Palermo Cathedral, Monreale Cathedral, Church of Santa Maria dell’Ammiraglio, Palatine Chapel, Palazzo dei Normanni. In all, 108 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Palermo?

March to June, September to October; also possible: November to February, July to August. In June there are 14 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 22.

How do you get to Palermo?

The nearest main airport is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), 168 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Palermo as the destination and these 108 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.