Do Sicily the way locals do: start slow at Bosco della Ficuzza, eat where the regulars do at Taverna Dei Canti, let the evening run long at Bar Timi.
Top things to do in Sicily
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Palermo Cathedral
4 bell towers top this architecturally diverse church dating from the 1100s & housing royal tombs.
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Quattro Canti
Baroque, octagonal public plaza featuring 4 fountains topped by ornate statues in niches.
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Palazzo dei Normanni
Grand 9th century palace with a neo-classical facade, historic chapel & ornate royal apartments.
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Duomo di Cefalù
Fortress-like Norman cathedral known for its elaborate Byzantine mosaics & soaring twin towers.
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Doric Temple of Segesta
Ancient Greek temple dating from the 5th century BC, set on a rural hillside with commanding views.
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Spiaggia di Cefalù
Kayaking & swimming at a popular beach at the edge of a traditional village, with loungers to rent.
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Catacombe dei Cappuccini di Palermo
Home to 8000 corpses dating from the 16th century to 1920, dressed & divided into categories.
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Fontana Pretoria
Landmark 1500s fountain known for its ornate, tiered design & nude statues of mythological figures.
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Regional Archeological Museum Antonio Salinas
Historic building displaying Phoenician & ancient Greek art such as sculptures, vessels & mosaics.
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MOI - Museo delle Illusioni Palermo
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Local favorites, not tourist traps.
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Taverna Dei Canti
Intimate eatery with sidewalk tables presenting seafood, meat & pasta dishes, plus wine.
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Osteria La Tara - Pizza e Cucina
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Villena
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FUD
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La Galleria
Sicilian seafood pasta & meats in a rustic trattoria with tables in a narrow alley.
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OSTERIA NORMA
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Il Cambusone
Low-key eatery with outdoor seating, preparing local staples including pasta, seafood & cannoli.
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Passìu Food and Drinks (streetfood 🥓 sandwich 🥪 burger🍔 fish 🍤 drink 🍹)
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Palermo Free Walking Tour - Kairos Sicily Tours
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Streaty street food tours of Italy
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Palermo on Bike | Tours & Rental
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Boat excursions Zingaro San Vito Lo Capo
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The Sicilian Pantry
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Freely Tours - Palermo Free Walking Tours
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Bosco della Ficuzza
Expansive nature reserve with scenic forest, hiking trails, birdwatching & views.
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Riserva Naturale Orientata dello Zingaro
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Monte Monaco
Hiking trail to top of rocky summit marked with a wooden cross & offering panoramic views.
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Parco Naturavventura Finestrelle
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Cala Tonnarella dell'Uzzo
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Bar Timi
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Bar Liberty
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Malox Cult
Cocktails & bar bites in an unpretentious place with a leafy terrace & late-night hours.
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Monkey pub
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