Palermo Audio guided walking tour 3h00 and 23 audio commentary

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Itinerary

1. Small darling of tourists, the Albergheria district is probably the oldest in Palermo. Born on a territory once rich in water, crossed by the ancient river Kemonia, this small perimeter has seen successive peoples, each making it its center of power.

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2. With such a name, the church Santissimo Salvatore evokes all the Italian majesty.A true jewel of the Sicilian Baroque, it was built in 1682 on the site of a monastery of the Benedictine Sisters, founded in the 11th century.

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3. Welcome to the heart of Palermo! Here you are in Piazza Vigliena, but everyone calls it the Quattro Canti, literally the “four corners” – and not the “four songs”, as sometimes mistranslated.

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4. Here we are in the heart of the historic centre of Palermo, in Piazza Pretoria. It is not so much for the palaces and churches that surround it that it is known, but for the monumental fountain that sits in its center.

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5. Welcome to Piazza San Domenico, one of the most emblematic squares in Palermo, open to the great Via Roma. Its history dates back to the 18th century, when Sicily was under Austrian rule: at that time, the square, then called Piazza Imperiale, was redeveloped.

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6. It’s hard to visit Palermo without taking a tour of Il Capo, one of the most lively and picturesque areas in the historic centre. Located on the old bed of the Papireto River, now filled, the area has developed around its Point of Sale, active since the 17th century and still today one of the most popular in the city.

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7. Italy, the birthplace of opera and land of commedia dell’arte, has a taste for theatre. They can be found everywhere, in large cities as well as in smaller ones. In Palermo, there are about ten, but none of them can match the Teatro Massimo Vittorio Emanuele. Its construction began in 1875, at the initiative of the then mayor, who wanted to offer

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8. If you are curious by nature, the Palermo Regional Archaeological Museum is a must-see. Housed in the former Convent of Oliva since 1866, it houses one of the richest Archaeological Collections in Italy, tracing the history of Sicily from prehistory to Roman times.

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9. Right next to the church of San Domenico lies a small baroque jewel: the Oratorio del Rosario. Founded in 1578 by the Compagnia del Santissimo Rosario, it was embellished a century later by the great sculptor Giacomo Serpotta, true master of stucco.

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10. Welcome to La Loggia, one of the oldest and most authentic districts in Palermo. Located between the port and the Vucciria Point of Sale, it has always been a place of passage and exchange. From the Middle Ages, Italian and foreign merchants settled there: its name comes from an ancient loggia

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11. In Palermo, green spaces are scarce, but Piazza Marina is home to one of the most pleasant: Giardino Garibaldi. Created in the 19th century by the architect Basil, this garden mixes romance and a little wild charm.

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12. With its sober and elegant appearance, the Abatellis Palace does not always notice at first glance. Built at the end of the 15th century in Catalan Gothic style, it was the private residence of Francesco Abatellis, high dignitary of Palermo.

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Know before you go

How it compares in Italy, outside the cities

• Its from-price is 96% below the median of the 194 city tours we list in Italy, outside the cities.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.