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A Day in Palermo: Exploring Teatro Massimo and Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi

Gustavo Rodriguez

Gustavo Rodriguez

12 Nov 2023

Join me on a thrilling journey through Palermo, Sicily! Discover the grandeur of Teatro Massimo and immerse yourself in the beauty of the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi. Get ready for a day filled with culture, history, and awe-inspiring architecture.

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Day 1
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$108

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$ 2

Teatro Massimo
This lavish auditorium was built in 1897 & remains Italy's largest with a seated capacity of 1,387.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$13
11 - 14 min

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Norman Palace
Grand 9th century palace with a neo-classical facade, historic chapel & ornate royal apartments.
No time set
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$10
14 - 21 min

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Church of the Immaculate Conception
No time set
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$3
2 - 3 min

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Carini Gate
No time set
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Mercato del Capo
Bustling street market offering a wide selection of local meats, seafood, produce & Sicilian bites.
No time set
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Regional Archeological Museum Antonio Salinas
Historic building displaying Phoenician & ancient Greek art such as sculptures, vessels & mosaics.
No time set
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$10
4 - 6 min

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Museo Palazzo Branciforte
Art & culture museum & library in a restored palace thought to date from the 16th century.
No time set
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$8
3 - 4 min

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Oratorio del SS. Rosario in Santa Cita
No time set
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$3
6 - 9 min

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Castello a Mare
No time set
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Church of Saint Domenico
Centuries-old baroque church with a marble interior, religious artworks & tombs of famous figures.
No time set
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$3
3 - 4 min

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Oratorio del SS. Rosario in San Domenico
No time set
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$3
7 - 10 min

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Church of Santa Maria Della Catena
No time set
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$3
3 - 4 min

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Palazzo Butera
No time set
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$8
4 - 5 min

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Palazzo Abatellis
1400s Catalan Gothic–style palace housing an art museum with woodwork & Renaissance paintings.
No time set
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$9
4 - 5 min

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Museo Palazzo Mirto Casa Museo
The lifestyle of Sicilian nobility showcased in a centuries-old palace with opulent furnishings.
No time set
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$6
3 - 4 min

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Oratorio di San Lorenzo
No time set
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$3
3 - 4 min

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Modern Art Gallery Sant'Anna
Paintings & sculptures by European artists from the 19th and 20th centuries, plus a cafe & bookshop.
No time set
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$4
1 - 2 min

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Palazzo Valguarnera Gangi
Elaborate 18th-century royal palace offering tours of ornate rococo rooms & a hall of mirrors.
No time set
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$8
4 - 5 min

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Palazzo Ajutamicristo
No time set
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$6
3 - 4 min

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Basilica della Santissima Trinità del Cancelliere (Basilica della Magione)
No time set
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$4
9 - 14 min

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Villa Giulia
Tranquil 18th-century city green space with a sundial, sculptures, trees & gardens.
No time set
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$5
4 - 6 min

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Orto Botanico di Palermo
Sprawling botanical garden opened in 1795, with Mediterranean plants, a herbarium & statues.
No time set
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$4
6 - 9 min

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Santa Maria dello Spasimo
Church built in 1506 but never completed, now used for open-air theatre, music & cultural events.
No time set
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Free
Day 2
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$64

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$ 2

Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi
Landmark hillside Gothic church & site of Christian pilgrimage, decorated with noted medieval art.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$4
701 - 842 min

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Church of St. Mary of the Admiral
Domed Norman-era church with ornate baroque remodelling known for its landmark Byzantine mosaics.
No time set
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$3
1 - 2 min

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Chiesa di Santa Caterina d'Alessandria
Grand Catholic church in the city center with ornate decor & a collection of precious artworks.
No time set
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$3
1 - 2 min

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Palazzo Pretorio
No time set
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$6
3 - 4 min

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Fontana Pretoria
Landmark 1500s fountain known for its ornate, tiered design & nude statues of mythological figures.
No time set
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Church of San Giuseppe dei Padri Teatini
Soaring, 17th-century Sicilian Baroque Catholic church with marble, frescoes & a notable crucifix.
No time set
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$3
1 - 2 min

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Quattro Canti
Baroque, octagonal public plaza featuring 4 fountains topped by ornate statues in niches.
No time set
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Palazzo Riso
Elegant, 18th-century building containing a collection of mainly Italian modern artworks.
No time set
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$5
3 - 4 min

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Palazzo Alliata Villafranca
No time set
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Chiesa del Santissimo Salvatore
No time set
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$3
5 - 8 min

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Palermo Cathedral
4 bell towers top this architecturally diverse church dating from the 1100s & housing royal tombs.
No time set
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$6
1 - 2 min

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Museo Diocesano
No time set
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$6
6 - 9 min

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Royal Palace and Palatine Chapel
Ancient chapel in the Palazzo dei Normanni known for its elaborate Byzantine mosaics & paintings.
No time set
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$10
5 - 8 min

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Church of Saint John of the Hermits
Deconsecrated, red-domed medieval church with a courtyard & combination of Arab-Norman architecture.
No time set
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$4
6 - 9 min

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Palazzo Conte Federico - Museum
No time set
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$6
2 - 3 min

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Torre di San Nicolò di Bari
Views of the city are on offer for those who climb this Medieval tower open Tuesday-Sunday.
No time set
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Chiesa del Carmine Maggiore
No time set
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$3
4 - 6 min

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Chiesa del Gesù di Casa Professa
Prominent baroque-style church completed in the 1630s with frescoes & many bas-relief sculptures.
No time set
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$4
6 - 9 min

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Fondazione Sant'Elia
No time set
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Villa Bonanno
No time set
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Free

Budget breakdown: $175 In total

Activities & Food:$172
Transport:$4