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Excelsior Hilton Palermo
#9 of 98 hotels in Palermo
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Last reviewed 9 Feb 2012
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La Casa di Zoe
#57 of 183 B&Bs / inns in Palermo
25 Reviews
Last reviewed 8 Feb 2012
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Torreata Residence Hotel
#66 of 98 hotels in Palermo
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Last reviewed 6 Feb 2012
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Hotel Porta Felice
#2 of 98 hotels in Palermo
218 Reviews
Last reviewed 3 Feb 2012
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Politeama B & B
#11 of 183 B&Bs / inns in Palermo
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Last reviewed 1 Feb 2012
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Bed and Breakfast O' Scia
#22 of 183 B&Bs / inns in Palermo
72 Reviews
Last reviewed 29 Jan 2012
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Hotel Cortese
#59 of 98 hotels in Palermo
11 Reviews
Last reviewed 25 Jan 2012
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Abali Gran Sultanato
#8 of 183 B&Bs / inns in Palermo
76 Reviews
Last reviewed 24 Jan 2012
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Mondello Palace Hotel
#50 of 98 hotels in Palermo
60 Reviews
Last reviewed 19 Jan 2012
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Ruggiero VII
#55 of 183 B&Bs / inns in Palermo
29 Reviews
Last reviewed 16 Jan 2012
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Casa Laure
#4 of 27 holiday rentals in Palermo
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Last reviewed 13 Jan 2012
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L'Olivella B&B
#23 of 183 B&Bs / inns in Palermo
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Last reviewed 11 Jan 2012
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Bed & Breakfast Palermo Art Lincoln
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Last reviewed 21 Dec 2011
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Casa Orioles
#69 of 183 B&Bs / inns in Palermo
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Last reviewed 16 Nov 2011
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Sky Sleeping
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#1 of 97 attractions in Palermo
15 reviews
Attraction type Speciality Museums
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- "Great colecttion" 8 Dec 2011
- "Dovrebbe essere una tappa obbligata a palermo" 19 Jan 2012
- "ispirazione creativa" 19 Jan 2012
#2 of 97 attractions in Palermo
73 reviews
Mondello is a great afternoon trip from Palermo. Very short drive in the off season. Nice walk along the beach-front. Fresh seafood can be found here. Don't miss Santuario... more »
Attraction type Resort Communities; Beaches
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- "Perfect beach relaxation" 6 Feb 2012
- "This would be the place to be in Summer!" 30 Jan 2012
- "Lovely!" 9 Jan 2012
#3 of 97 attractions in Palermo
16 reviews
The ancients called the little volcanic island off the coast of Palermo Ustica (fromUstum = burned). However for the Greeks the name was Osteodes = "ossuary or bone island" from... more »
Attraction type Islands
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- "You have to see it" 29 Oct 2011
- "Ustica: a great retreat" 25 Aug 2011
- "Great holiday!" 28 Oct 2009
#4 of 97 attractions in Palermo
85 reviews
This Norman Castle was completed by William II during the 12th century, and is considered one of the most magnificent Arab-Norman structures in the world. The Capella Palatina is... more »
Attraction type Castles; Historic Sites; Religious Sites; Gardens; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance 1.0 km from city centre
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- "The most stunning church we've ever seen" 31 Jan 2012
- "business meeting" 12 Jan 2012
- "The history is amazing but there are only 3 areas..." 9 Jan 2012
#5 of 97 attractions in Palermo
10 reviews
Attraction type Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance 0.4 km from city centre
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- "a spiritual place" 30 Jan 2012
- "Art! Mystery! History and Holiness!" 5 Jan 2012
- "Occultata" 9 Feb 2012
#6 of 97 attractions in Palermo
36 reviews
Orto Botannico The Botanical Gardens are part of the University of Palermo. They constitutes the most significant scientific and educational facility housed within the Department... more »
Attraction type Gardens
Distance 1.1 km from city centre
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- "Biggest tree!" 23 Jan 2012
- "Nothing special" 5 Jan 2012
- "A must see if you are into exotic gardening!" 25 Dec 2011
#7 of 97 attractions in Palermo
6 reviews
Attraction type Religious Sites; Historic Sites
Distance 8.4 km from city centre
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- "Intricate beauty and Central location" 27 Jan 2012
- "Una bellissima sorpresa!" 1 Feb 2012
- "Sorpresa" 14 Nov 2011
#8 of 97 attractions in Palermo
8 reviews
Attraction type Historic Sites; Religious Sites
Distance 24.6 km from city centre
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- "Pleasant enough church" 30 Nov 2011
- "Fantastic statues with such detail!" 21 Nov 2011
- "Puttini eopulenti di matrice Serpottiana" 26 Jan 2012
#9 of 97 attractions in Palermo
24 reviews
Attraction type Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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- "Greatest place on the face of this earth!" 5 Jan 2012
- "Facinating market takes you back in time" 3 Jan 2012
- "Not a must, better see the Capo Market instead" 2 Jan 2012
#10 of 97 attractions in Palermo
15 reviews
Attraction type Religious Sites
Distance 0.3 km from city centre
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- "just what you expect from a baroque church in..." 30 Nov 2011
- "An explosion of Baroque" 23 Oct 2011
- "If you see one church make it this." 19 Oct 2011
#11 of 97 attractions in Palermo
89 reviews
Owner description:
Visit, if you dare, this web of spooky subterranean passages where 8,000 of Palermo's mummified dead will greet you; some dating back over 500 years......
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Owner description:
Visit, if you dare, this web of spooky subterranean passages where 8,000 of Palermo's mummified dead will greet you; some dating back over 500 years and still dressed in their absolute best.
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Attraction type Cemeteries; Historic Sites
Distance 2.0 km from city centre
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- "More reflective than enjoyable....." 6 Feb 2012
- "amazing yet scary" 5 Feb 2012
- "It makes you shiver" 4 Feb 2012
#12 of 97 attractions in Palermo
32 reviews
The Massimo Theater designed by Basile opened its doors to the public on the evening of May 16 1897. The large volume of trade and industry meant that Palermo had developed... more »
Attraction type Theatres
Distance 0.7 km from city centre
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- "Beautiful theatre and interesting tour" 31 Jan 2012
- "Teatro Massimo" 30 Jan 2012
- "Fantastic Teatro Massimo" 24 Jan 2012
#13 of 97 attractions in Palermo
13 reviews
Attraction type Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance 0.6 km from city centre
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- "What a place!" 27 Nov 2009
- "Interesting but Incoherent" 14 Sep 2009
- "Perhaps the highlight of our holiday" 8 Aug 2009
#14 of 97 attractions in Palermo
72 reviews
Owner description:
This cathedral was started in 1184 to replace the Muslim mosque with a Christian church, which contains the Royal and Imperial tombs of the patron......
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Owner description:
This cathedral was started in 1184 to replace the Muslim mosque with a Christian church, which contains the Royal and Imperial tombs of the patron Saint of Palermo, plus a treasury of precious Royal objects, holy vestments and chalices.
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Attraction type Religious Sites; Historic Sites
Distance 8.4 km from city centre
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- "Most diverse church in the WORLD!" 23 Jan 2012
- "Beautiful" 12 Jan 2012
- "Worth seeing" 9 Jan 2012
#15 of 97 attractions in Palermo
6 reviews
Built in the early fourteenth century the palace was the great mansion of Manfredi Chiaramonte, Count of Modica immense and powerful fiefdom (called "Regnum in the Kingdom" for... more »
Attraction type Historic Sites
Distance 0.7 km from city centre
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- "Site of nquisition" 30 Nov 2011
- "Castle" 10 Dec 2009
- "Un'esperienza imperdibile per chi visita palermo." 28 Nov 2011
#16 of 97 attractions in Palermo
11 reviews
Founded in 1975 by the Association for the preservation of local traditions, the Museo Internazionale delle Marionette Antonio Pasqualino has taken inspiration from modern and... more »
Attraction type Museums
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- "Puppet fight with Saracens" 12 Jan 2012
- "Fabulous - an absolute highlight" 9 Dec 2011
- "If you want to know Palermo and Sicily...." 21 Oct 2011
#17 of 97 attractions in Palermo
13 reviews
This small church of San Cataldo was built in 1160, during the Norman occupation of Palermo.
Attraction type Religious Sites
Distance 0.1 km from city centre
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- "One of my favourite sights" 30 Sep 2007
- "Un gran ejemplo del arte normando" 4 Feb 2012
- "Bel contrasto!" 31 Jan 2012
#18 of 97 attractions in Palermo
6 reviews
The great fresco was originally in the courtyard of Palazzo Sclafani. Palazzo Sclafani was built in 1330 to excel the luxurious splendour of the mansion of Manfredi Chiaromonte... more »
Attraction type Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance 0.8 km from city centre
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- "This is a don't miss experience" 21 Nov 2011
- "Art" 20 Jan 2010
- "Una delle ragioni per visitare la Galleria..." 6 Jan 2012
#19 of 97 attractions in Palermo
6 reviews
Attraction type Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance 0.1 km from city centre
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- "Beautiful statues" 31 Jan 2012
- "The intersection of the many attractions!" 31 Oct 2011
- "Storica piazza piena di opere d'arte" 9 Feb 2012
#20 of 97 attractions in Palermo
4 reviews
Attraction type Historic Sites; Religious Sites
Distance 0.4 km from city centre
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- "Consigliato da una palermitana doc!" 31 Jan 2012
- "Una grande sorpresa!!!!!" 26 Jan 2012
- "da non perdere!" 1 Nov 2011
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