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Teatro Massimo di Palermo

Palermo

Teatro Massimo di Palermo is Italy’s largest opera house and one of Europe’s biggest, occupying a commanding position between the old city and its northern expansion. Designed by Giovanni Battista Filippo Basile, this neoclassical masterpiece encompasses grand state rooms, frescoed interiors and monumental staircases around an auditorium with five tiers of boxes and galleries.

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La Terrazza Sul Centro

Palermo

THE TERRACE OVERLOOKING THE CENTER... In Palermo, in the heart of the UNESCO Arab-Norman heritage site, La Terrazza Sul Centro Rooms & Breakfast overlooks the narrow streets of Europe's largest historic center. Its name comes from a charming panoramic terrace, offering breathtaking views from sunrise to sunset of Casa Professa and other unmissable architectural treasures.

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Bastione Spasimo Boutique Hotel

Palermo

Bastione Spasimo Boutique Hotel occupies the historic walls of Palermo’s 16th-century Bastione dello Spasimo, combining contemporary hospitality with a carefully restored setting in the heart of the Kalsa district. Its rooms are set either within the bastion’s exposed stonework or in an early-20th-century building, while an English-style garden, heated saltwater pool and tranquil tea room complete the experience.

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Borgo Parrini Case Museo “I CAMPANILI A BORGO PARRINI” e Bar del Borgo

Parrini

Borgo Parrini Case Museo "I CAMPANILI A BORGO PARRINI" e Bar del Borgo is a combined cultural attraction, café, bar, and souvenir stop in the colorful village of Borgo Parrini near Partinico, Sicily. It is best known for its artistically restored houses, vibrant streetscapes, and museum spaces that celebrate local history and creativity, making it one of the area's most photographed destinations.

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Palazzo Alliata Villafranca

Palermo

Palazzo Alliata di Villafranca is a historic aristocratic palace and cultural attraction in the heart of Palermo, Sicily. It is one of the city's most important surviving noble residences, known for its richly decorated state rooms, historic furnishings, and an outstanding private art collection that spans several centuries.

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Palazzo Asmundo

Palermo

Palazzo Asmundo is a historic palace and house museum in Palermo’s old city center, directly opposite the cathedral. Built beginning in 1615 and completed in 1767, it combines Baroque interiors with museum collections and also houses the Asmundo Bistrò, making it a destination for art, history, and Sicilian dining.

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Palazzo Riso

Palermo

Palazzo Riso is a late-eighteenth-century noble residence in the heart of Palermo’s historic centre, where late Baroque magnificence meets Neoclassical rigour. Restored after years of abandonment, it has housed Riso, the Museum of Contemporary Art of Sicily, since 2005.

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Grand Palladium Sicilia Resort & Spa – All Inclusive

Contrada Pistavecchia

Grand Palladium Sicilia Resort & Spa is a five-star all-inclusive family resort set in ten hectares of Mediterranean gardens beside a pebble and sandy beach at Campofelice di Roccella, on Sicily’s northern coast. Alongside its pools, restaurants and sports facilities, it offers dedicated children’s clubs, a spa with hydrotherapy circuit and a broad programme of workshops, activities and shows.

Beaches

Magaggiari Beach

Cinisi

Magaggiari Beach lies on the coast of Cinisi, on the Gulf of Castellammare, with crystal-clear turquoise water and a series of small rocky coves set amid untouched surroundings. The hidden Calette di Magaggiari are best reached by boat, kayak or SUP, offering quieter spots for swimming and snorkelling away from the nearby sandy beaches.

Food & Drink

Sartoria Cocktail Bar

Palermo

Sartoria Cocktail Bar in Palermo tailors drinks to your mood, with creative riffs on classics and complimentary snacks keeping the atmosphere relaxed. Its basil mule and signature hot dogs have a cult following, making it equally suited to a date night or settling in as a regular.