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
San Giovanni degli Eremiti
A former monastery church known for its pink domes and a quiet cloister garden, a few minutes from the royal palace.
From the ship
| Terminal | One way | How |
|---|---|---|
| Palermo Cruise Terminal (Stazione Marittima), Molo Vittorio Veneto | 18 min | taxi or public transport |
Times are estimates. Allow extra on busy days and for tender queues.
Nearby
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.
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.