5 days in Palermo Itinerary

The capital of Sicily, Palermo was founded by the Phoenicians under the name of Ziz.

You've now added Fontana della Vergogna (Fontana Pretoria) to your itinerary. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Palermo: Riserva Naturale Dello Zingaro (in Castellammare del Golfo), Duomo di Monreale (in Monreale) and Spiaggia di San Vito lo Capo (in San Vito lo Capo). There's lots more to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Cattedrale di Palermo, admire the striking features of Norman Palace, explore the world behind art at Museo Archeologico Regionale "Antonino Salinas", and steep yourself in history at Palazzo Conte Federico.

To see reviews, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Palermo trip itinerary planner.

If you are flying in from Latvia, the closest major aiports are Falcone–Borsellino Airport, Vincenzo Florio Airport Trapani-Birgi and Catania-Fontanarossa Airport.