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- Booklover555Stuttgart, Germany19 contributionsHands-down the best historical house tour I’ve been on, and I’ve done many! The Palazzo is extraordinarily beautiful and well-maintained. Especially fantastic is the peek of the old painted ceilings.
The tour includes both historic details and personal details about the family. My tour guide was the younger son and the older son sold my ticket. Both were very friendly, unassuming, and warm. I really enjoyed the tour. If you are in Sicily, make a trip to Palermo and see the Palazzo!Written 6 September 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - WitchyYorkStrensall, UK888 contributionsMy husband and I drove to the south side and took the cable car then walked. It was 6€ for all day parking and 80 cents each for the toilet. Use the cable car toilet instead much cleaner and free too. The cable car is 30€ each.
We walked around at the top, didn’t pay extra for the bus as it’s not necessary if you’re fit and healthy.
Some of the paths are steep and very slippery with rocks so be mindful before setting off. You can see a smaller crater, Silvestri without using the cable car, near the car park.
Wear good shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty.Written 15 May 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - gigaiugiStavanger, Norway370 contributionsThis is really a gem! Take the opportunity to visit this place before the sunset and enjoy the view and its colours. Because the restaurant, it's possible to have lunch or aperitivo sitting in front of it. Absolutely recommended for couples, friends or families. Usually it's really windy, so just be careful in case of small children.Written 18 May 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- WitchyYorkStrensall, UK888 contributionsWe parked at Molo Sant’ Antonio with a 5 mins walk to the bridge over to Ortygia. It was 1.50€ for an hour and we got 4 hours which was about right.
Ortygia is a lovely little town,lots of narrow streets and a huge piazza where the Duomo is. Beautiful to walk around the outside next to the sea.
Unfortunately we made the mistake of using some of the time to walk into Syracusa which wasn’t attractive at all, bit of a dump, literally as full of rubbish on the streets.Written 17 May 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - margaretdavies212121England, UK5 contributionsThis is a must do visit. Best to start early as gets very crowded. It’s not suitable for those with walking problems.Written 17 May 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Brun066Florence, Italy10,926 contributionsVisitors to the Palace, as it should be, go in raptures in front of the two most illustrious surviving rooms of the Norman era: the Palatine Chapel and the King Ruggero Room (this feeling is also mine, having visited the Palace for the second time after 45 years).
What escapes most - and which in my opinion is not even adequately remembered in the panels illustrating the Palace halls - is that these two highlights are what survives many destructions and looting in the same or subsequent age than that of the two most illustrious halls (12th century). Among the destructions, the looting in the revolt following the conspiracy by the nobles so-called by Matteo Bonello (1160) stands out in the first place; then the plundering of the palace by Henry VI of Hohenstaufen (holy Roman emperor and father of Frederick II) in 1194; finally, the further destruction caused by the so-called "Vespers" revolt (1282).
Following these repeated devastations, it's understandable that the Palazzo, an amazing work celebrated by many 12th century witnesses, has fallen into decline and has gradually ceased to be the representative center of royal power. It's revealing, for example, that the Aragon dynasty, ruler of Sicily after 1282, established its residence not here, but in the illustrious, but much less grandiose building called Steri (in today's Piazza Marina).
The palace returned to being the center of political power in Sicily only since the middle of the sixteenth century, with the Spanish viceroys (but at that time Sicily was far from having the function it had in the twelfth century in Europe and in the Mediterranean). Under the viceroys, therefore, the demolition of the dilapidated parts and the construction of new wings took place (including what is currently the "Hall of Parliament" or "Hall of Hercules").
This explains why, despite its name (which, moreover, was given to it recently, in the twentieth century), the Palazzo dei Normanni now has a prevailing early modern architectural look, in which the medieval parts appear as residues. Subsequent changes see the insertion of the current courtyards and the monumental staircase, through which visitors pass today.
We must therefore resort to the imagination to get the sense of halls and furnishings congruent with the two splendid elements that we still admire today. The descriptions of the palace in the twelfth century can help the imagination (for such description a summary is in a paper by the medieval art historian Ruggero Longo [2011] freely available on the web).Written 9 May 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - Joe L138 contributionsThis church was spectacular with gold everywhere and beautiful sculptures throughout. This was quite large.Written 6 May 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- larryjmanMontreal, Canada215 contributionsI loved this experience. The building is beautiful inside and out. The guide was attentive and knew her stuff. She answered all the extra questions we had.
Some people mentioned the Opera House seems to be neglected. I kind of disagree. Yes, I noticed watermarks on the ceiling. But I'm also one of those strange hipsters who thinks it adds character to the space and represents a long and rich history. I wouldn't get rid of those watermarks, I'd highlight them.
I particularly appreciated the Murano glass chandeliers spread out all over. All original from when it opened in the 1890s as well.
We also were treated to the stage crew setting up for a few minutes, and the orchestra rehearsing. That was a special experience. We even got to sit in the royal suite.
The tour lasts for approximately 30 minutes. I think ours went a little over to about 35 or 40 minutes. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. A wonderful lesson in Palermo's artistic history.Written 4 May 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - HT1024Singapore, Singapore823 contributionsThere may still be some fishing, but it's a popular tourist sight now. Lovely to walk around the small streets, visit some shops, sit out and have a meal/drink. We drive past the overflow car park and straight into the village. There is a small car park that could accommodate about 10 cars.Written 9 November 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- GC_TPHDublin, Ireland252 contributionsThe best beach of the island by far, but also the busiest one. By walk it takes about 15 minutes from the street down to go there. It opens at 8.30.
If it is constantly rated the best beach in 'Europe' it must be a reason!
The water and colour of the sand are so unique. Speechless.
Lampedusa has also the advantage of having a convenient airport to travel from Catania or Palermo, and the norther airports on summer time.Written 4 October 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - Stay7550191 contributionVisited today 8th November. Still some flamingos (six) close enough to view without binoculars. We read the mirror scamming from previous reviews so were prepared when someone pulled out of the car park and stopped before the first bend. As we passed “thud” then followed by gesticulating bearded driver. This scam is certainly continuing and thanks to previous reviewrs for warning us. Otherwise the area seems very safeWritten 8 November 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- ElisabethGateshead, UK155 contributionsThis is a lovely cathedral and if you are interested in history a really great example of the Norman architecture in Sicily. You can climb the tower with a spectacular view. Some of the stones outside have the mason's signs visible so look out for those! And try to find the pillar with Noah!Written 12 May 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- patio53Steilacoom,WA282 contributionsThis is a small church that only allows a few people in at a time. It has its charm and is a nice complement to the two other churches in the square.Written 26 April 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- GalwayForeverDublin, Ireland24 contributionsThe white salt left at the edge of the water, the pink flamingos in the water while eating the shrimp, among other things, this is why the water of the natural pool is pink. The salty smell all over makes this place a fairytale place. There is often wind, it helps to make the walk more pleasant.
There is a museum here, also worth seeing. The salt museum with a real windmill. They are all quite good. With a few euros you can jump directly to ancient history, even if not so distant, and to the tradition of what it was like to collect salt by hand. By the way, sometimes they still harvest salt by hand, like the famous and rare fleur de sel, rich in minerals and low in sodium, perfect for health.
And last but not least, a beautiful family run restaurant overlooking the salt flats. Outstanding!Written 25 July 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - BeziLondon, UK610 contributionsBest get there early as the main car park fills up fast and the next car park is a bit of a walk away. Wear good shoes, it can be done in flip flops but it will slow you down and the ground is rocky and not suitable for flip flops. The walk is not flat but goes up and down.
There is no water on the route so take loads because other than the lack of water there is no shade! In the summer I can imagine the walk being super hot and dusty.
We walked just over half way and then went back to the car. If you want to swim the beaches are well below the path and quite small. Lots of people walking and swimming in May.
Basically if you are heading this way take as much water as you can carry!Written 9 May 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
