THINGS TO DO
WELCOME TO SICLY
We’re so excited to celebrate our wedding in Palermo, the vibrant heart of Sicily — a city shaped by centuries of stories and civilizations. Once touched by the Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Normans, Spaniards, and French, Palermo carries within its walls the traces of all those who have once called it home.
It’s a place of golden light and vivid contrasts: grand cathedrals and crumbling palazzi, fragrant markets alive with voices and colours, and streets where beauty and chaos dance side by side. Here, Arab, Norman, and Mediterranean influences intertwine in the food, the architecture and the people, creating a spirit that is generous, passionate, and timeless.
To us, Palermo is everything we love about Italy — warmth, culture, history, and a kind of imperfect disorder. It’s a city that embraces life in an authentic and genuine way and seemed like the perfect place to begin our own story together.
Chiesa di Santa Maria dell’Ammiraglio
(La Martorana)
Famous for its breathtaking Byzantine mosaics completed before 1151, this church is one of the oldest and most exquisite in Sicily. As part of the Arab-Norman UNESCO World Heritage route, it blends Eastern and Western traditions in a uniquely Palermitan way.
Villa Giulia & Orto Botanico (Botanical Garden)
A peaceful escape from the city streets, this 18th-century garden and the adjacent botanical park offer shaded paths, rare plant species, and neoclassical sculptures—perfect for a relaxing morning stroll.
A strikingblend of Arab, Norman, Gothic, and Baroque styles. Don’t miss the rooftop walk for panoramic views over Palermo and the surrounding mountains.
Once home to kings and queens, the Royal Palace hosts the jewel-like Cappella Palatina—famed for its shimmering golden mosaics and intricate wooden ceilings. It’s one of the most extraordinary examples of Arab-Norman art in the world.
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Just outside Palermo, this cathedral is a masterpiece of Norman architecture. Its vast interior glitters with over 6,000 square meters of mosaics depicting biblical scenes—an unforgettable sight.
One of Palermo’s most ornate Baroque churches, Casa Professa dazzles with marble inlays, sculpted details, and dramatic frescoes, an example of Sicilian Baroque at its finest.
A beautifully preserved aristocratic residence turned museum. With its original furnishings, porcelain rooms, tapestries, and richly decorated salons, it offers a captivating look into the old noble life of Palermo.
An 18th-century palace known for its ballrooms and period décor. Still privately owned and opened only on limited visits, it’s a rare opportunity to step into the opulence of Sicily’s aristocratic past.
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Sunset boat ride
The best way to see Palermo is by sea. We recommend taking a half day private boat trip to swim by Capo Gallo, Mondello bay and Isole delle Femmine. You can book here or here.
Day trips from Palermo worth the ride
Also known as the ‘city of private villas’, 30 minutes by car from Palermo. We recommend visiting Villa Palagonia and Villa Cattolica Museo Guttuso
