Palermo
What you need to know before you go
The capital of Sicily, Palermo is a cocktail of cultures with all the right ingredients. Itโs most evident when you feast your eyes on its architecture: here youโll find everything from Byzantine mosaics and Moorish domes, to Baroque churches and Gothic palaces.
While Palermo is home to bustling souks, trendy restaurants, and Italyโs largest opera house too, itโs the historical attractions that leave the biggest impressions. Gawp at the splendor of Palermo Cathedral, admire the golden-hued Palazzo dei Normanni and the breathtaking mosaics of Capella Palatina, or delve into the fascinatingly macabre, mummy-filled Capuchin Catacombs.
