{"id":1505,"date":"2015-06-28T05:22:39","date_gmt":"2015-06-28T05:22:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.vintagepalermo.it\/en\/intorno-a-noi\/"},"modified":"2025-04-22T09:24:41","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T07:24:41","slug":"city-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vintagepalermo.it\/en\/city-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"City Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>TOP 10<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>The Cathedral \u2013 15min walk<\/li>\n<li>The beautiful city squares: Quattro Canti, Piazza Pretoria e Piazza Bellini \u2013 10min walk<\/li>\n<li>Massimo Theater the Opera House \u2013 15min walk<\/li>\n<li>The Royal Palace and the Palatine Chapel \u2013 20min walk<\/li>\n<li>Cappuccini Catacombs \u2013 30min walk<\/li>\n<li>Monreale Cathedral \u2013 45min by bus n389<\/li>\n<li>Farmers\u2019 Markets Ballar\u00f2, Capo &amp; Vucciria<\/li>\n<li>Botanical Garden \u2013 10min walk<\/li>\n<li>Butera Palace \u2013 5min walk<\/li>\n<li>Mondello Beach \u2013 30min by bus n806<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Churches:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>The Cathedral<\/li>\n<li>Basilica di San Francesco d\u2019Assisi<\/li>\n<li>Casa Professa<\/li>\n<li>San Giuseppe dei Teatini<\/li>\n<li>La Martorana<\/li>\n<li>Cappella Palatina<\/li>\n<li>Santa Caterina<\/li>\n<li>Lo Spasimo<\/li>\n<li>San Giovanni degli Eremiti<\/li>\n<li>San Domenico<\/li>\n<li>La Catena<\/li>\n<li>La Gancia<\/li>\n<li>Santa Teresa alla Kalsa<\/li>\n<li>Santuario Santa Rosalia<\/li>\n<li>San Giovanni degli Eremiti<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Chapels:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Santa Cita<\/li>\n<li>San Lorenzo<\/li>\n<li>Oratorio dei Bianchi<\/li>\n<li>Oratorio dell\u2019Immacolatella<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Museums e Palaces:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Palazzo Butera<\/li>\n<li>Palazzo Abatellis<\/li>\n<li>Palazzo Mirto<\/li>\n<li>Museo Archeologico Salinas<\/li>\n<li>GAM<\/li>\n<li>Museo delle maioliche Stanze al genio<\/li>\n<li>Zisa<\/li>\n<li>Palazzo Riso<\/li>\n<li>Palzzo Branciforte<\/li>\n<li>Fondazione Sant\u2019Elia<\/li>\n<li>Palazzo Ajutamicristo<\/li>\n<li>Palazzina Cinese<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Where to eat<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Quattro Mani (10% discount as our guests)<\/li>\n<li>Nova (10% discount as our guests)<\/li>\n<li>Ciurma Marina Yatching<\/li>\n<li>A&#8217; Cala<\/li>\n<li>Premiata Enoteca Buttic\u00e8<\/li>\n<li>Sardina Pasta Bar<\/li>\n<li>Prezzemolo e Vitale<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Happy Hour:<\/h3>\n<div>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>Seven (rooftop)<\/li>\n<li>Le Terrazze del Sole (rooftop)<\/li>\n<li>Nautoscopio (sea view)<\/li>\n<li>Calamida (sea view)<\/li>\n<li>Farmacia Alcolica (city center)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Day trip from Palermo:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Monreale \u2013 bus 389 from Piazza Indipendenza<\/li>\n<li>Cefal\u00f9 \u2013 train from the Central Station<\/li>\n<li>Mondello \u2013 bus 806 from Piazza Croci<\/li>\n<li>Mount Pellegrino &amp; Saint Rosalia Sanctuary \u2013 by taxi 30\u20ac approx<\/li>\n<li>Capogallo &amp; the Hermit\u2019s lighthouse \u2013 by raxi 30\u20ac approx<\/li>\n<li>Scopello &amp; Zingaro Natural Reserve \u2013 by car 50-60min<\/li>\n<li>Temples Valley in Agrigento \u2013 by car 1h30<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Top instagrammable spots:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Ancient Trees in Piazza Marina<\/li>\n<li>Vicolo Brugn\u00f2<\/li>\n<li>Terrazze del Sole<\/li>\n<li>Terrazza di Santa Caterina<\/li>\n<li>Mondello<\/li>\n<li>La Cala<\/li>\n<li>Ballar\u00f2 Market \u2013 streetfood &amp; steetart<\/li>\n<li>Casa Professa<\/li>\n<li>San Giovanni degli Eremiti<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Anti-mafia tour:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>San Domenico \u2013 Judge Falcone\u2019s grave<\/li>\n<li>La Cala \u2013 murales dedicated to Judges Falcone e Borsellino<\/li>\n<li>Falcone Tree<\/li>\n<li>CIDMA in Corleone \u2013 Museum of Mafia History<\/li>\n<li>Casa Memoria Felicia e Peppino Impastato in Cinisi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>3 Self-Guided Walking tours<\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Must-Do <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>From the B&amp;B, walk along Corso Vittorio Emanuele. At the second crossroad you will find yourself at Quattro Canti. A few steps from there, Pasticceria Costa is an essential pit stop to try the popular Sicilian cannoli. From here you can visit the church of San Giuseppe dei Teatini and then move to Piazza Pretoria with its magnificent fountain.<\/p>\n<p>If you have enough time, stop for a visit to Santa Caterina whose view from the rooftops is priceless.<\/p>\n<p>Continue on towards Piazza Bellini where the Church Martorana awaits you. It&#8217;s time for a coffee break at Stagnitta, a historic coffee shop in the heart of the city.<\/p>\n<p>Returning to via Maqueda you will notice that the street names are written in several languages, a tangible sign of its multicultural past.<\/p>\n<p>From Via del Ponticello, on the road that will take you to the famous Ballar\u00f2 farmers\u2019 market, you will find one of the jewels of Palermo: Casa Professa. Once you reach the market, have fun with street food and look for the street art hidden in the alleys. Experience the variety of goods on offer as well as the blend of cultures.<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve explored Ballar\u00f2, look for Vicolo Brug\u00f2 which will give you a unique glimpse of the Cathedral of Palermo.<\/p>\n<p>Remember that a visit to the Cathedral does not stop at its main facade. Take a 360\u00b0 tour and you\u2019ll discover traces of its Arab past.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>La Kalsa<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Our neighborhood is filled with art and history. Start with a walk in Piazza Marina and admire its centuries-old fig trees. Every Sunday it hosts the famous flee market.<\/p>\n<p>A few steps from us is the wonderful Palazzo Mirto; treat yourself to a guided tour to discover the historic nobility of Palermo.<\/p>\n<p>Continuing, you will find Piazza Magione with its Basilica and Lo Spasimo and eventually the Botanical Garden.<\/p>\n<p>On your way back, we recomment a visit to Palazzo Abatellis and also Palazzo Butera, just recently renovated in all its splendor.<\/p>\n<p>You can also take a stroll on the \u201cmura delle cattive\u201d and along the Cala, a tourist port from which you can admire the mural dedicated to the judges Falcone and Borsellino.<\/p>\n<p>At sunset, go for a happy hour at the Nautoscopio &#8211; sea breeze and a superb view.<\/p>\n<p>Just behind the B&amp;B hides the majestic Basilica of San Francesco, as well as Oratorio San Lorenzo and via Paternostro with its boutiques of local artisans, perfect for a unique souvenir.<\/p>\n<p>If you like exploring churches, here are some other gems: La Catena, La Gancia and Santa Teresa alla Kalsa.<\/p>\n<p>Do not miss our local street food with Franco u Vastiddaro, the Antica Focacceria San Francesco and Porta Carbone. Try sandwich with panelle and crocch\u00e8 and for the more daring \u201cpanino con la milza\u201d spleen sandwich.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Markets, Opera and much more<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Let&#8217;s start from the beating heart of Capo market, one of the three historic farmers\u2019 markets of the city. Early in the morning you will find fresh fish vendors and the typical smell of street food.<\/p>\n<p>Stop by the Bistrot Le Angeliche for a coffee and a slice of cake before continuing on to the next stop.<\/p>\n<p>Teatro Massimo is the Opera House, one of the largest in Europe, it\u2019s third in order of architectural magnitude after the Op\u00e9ra National in Paris and the Staatsoper in Vienna. You can visit it or book tickets for operas and ballets to enjoy it as a spectator and not just as a tourist.<\/p>\n<p>Continue towards Piazza Olivella and the Salinas Archaeological Museum for a dive into the past.<\/p>\n<p>Following via Bara all&#8217;Olivella you will find yourself in Palazzo Branciforte, a beautiful museum with an adjoining restaurant.<\/p>\n<p>A stone&#8217;s throw from here you will find the superb Oratory of Santa Cita. You are a 5-minute walk away from the entrance to Vucciria market on Piazza San Domenico, whose church houses the tomb of Judge Falcone. Explore the market and enjoy its street food, as well as the graffiti it is covered with and stop for an aperitif\/dinner\u2026 La Vucciria is renowned for its nightlife!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TOP 10 The Cathedral \u2013 15min walk The beautiful city squares: Quattro Canti, Piazza Pretoria e Piazza Bellini \u2013 10min walk Massimo Theater the Opera House \u2013 15min walk The Royal Palace and the Palatine Chapel \u2013 20min walk Cappuccini &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vintagepalermo.it\/en\/city-guide\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-template-mappa.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1505","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>City Guide - Boutique B&amp;B Vintage - Bed &amp; 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