What’s worth it in Palermo? 32 famous places, ranked honestly
22 of 32 are clearly worth it. 3 are overhyped: famous, highly rated, and still a letdown for many people who went.
3days worth it
How many days in Palermo? 3 days sees all 16 places we rate Worth it, at a steady pace. Add 1 day for the “Worth it if…” places that suit you. Day trips come on top: 5 are clearly worth a day. Beyond that, you are mostly seeing things people found disappointing.
What the 3 days cover
- Monte Pellegrino4 h
- Capo Gallo2.5 h
- Orto Botanico2 h
- Palazzo Butera2 h
- Palazzo Abatellis2 h
- Giardino Garibaldi1.5 h
- Foro Italico1.5 h
- Capuchin Catacombs45 min
- Ballarò market40 min
- Chiesa del Gesù30 min
- Teatro Massimo30 min
- Capo market25 min
- Oratorio di Santa Cita25 min
- La Martorana25 min
- Fontana Pretoria15 min
- Quattro Canti15 min
Visit times come from each page’s “Time needed”, using the middle of the range. Neighbourhoods, markets and viewpoints count at half, since you see them while walking between sights. Each stop adds 20 minutes of getting around, a day is 8 hours, and food stops don’t count. Skip it places count for nothing.
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