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Palazzo Conte Federico, Palermo: practical guide for first-time visitors

Palazzo Conte Federico is one of Palermo's oldest buildings, still home to the Federico family, who personally lead every tour through their own house. This guide was updated in July 2026. You should book in advance through Viator to secure your spot on this small-group…

Visiting Villa Palagonia, Bagheria, Sicily: practical guide for first-time visitors

Villa Palagonia — known throughout Sicily as the "Villa dei Mostri" (Villa of the Monsters) — is an 18th-century Baroque mansion in Bagheria, 15 km east of Palermo, famous for the grotesque tuff-stone statues that line its perimeter walls. This guide was updated in June…

Visiting the Norman Palace, Palermo: practical guide for first-time visitors

The Norman Palace (Palazzo dei Normanni) is Europe's oldest continually inhabited royal palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site at the heart of Palermo, and home to the breathtaking Palatine Chapel — the finest surviving example of Arab-Norman-Byzantine art in existence. This guide was updated in…

Visiting Palermo Botanic Gardens, Italy: Ticket prices, hours and top tips

The Palermo Botanic Gardens (Orto Botanico di Palermo) is a historic academic institution and natural open-air museum located in Palermo, Sicily. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. This guide was last updated in April 2026 and…

Palermo Cathedral: Visitor guide with ticket prices, hours and must-know tips

Palermo Cathedral (Cattedrale di Palermo) is a Roman Catholic church and UNESCO World Heritage site located on Via Vittorio Emanuele in the historic centre of Palermo, Italy. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. It was updated…