Food & drink
Ballarò market
Palermo's oldest and liveliest street market, with fruit, fish and stalls frying street snacks. Best in the morning; it is quieter on Sundays.
Sights
Palermo Cathedral
A vast cathedral that layers Norman, Gothic and baroque styles. The church itself is free; a ticket adds the royal tombs, crypt, treasury and the rooftop walk.
From the ship
| Terminal | One way | How |
|---|---|---|
| Palermo Cruise Terminal (Stazione Marittima), Molo Vittorio Veneto | 29 min | walk |
Times are estimates. Allow extra on busy days and for tender queues.
Nearby
Sights
Palazzo dei Normanni and Palatine Chapel
The royal palace of Sicily's Norman kings, now the regional parliament. Its 12th-century chapel is covered in golden mosaics under a carved wooden ceiling.
Sights
Quattro Canti
The baroque crossroads at the heart of the old city, where four curved façades with fountains and statues mark the meeting of the two main streets.