Things to do near Country of Palermo Italy – what to see attractions and activities

Palermo - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo dei Normanni

Palace of the Normans is heart and pinnacle of the Palermo city. The palace is a gigantic building built in the 11th century. The tourists who allowed in are restricted to some small sections. Palantine Chapel makes the Palace of Normans famous. The chapel was built by Roger II and represents the architectural skills of Normans, Byzantine, and Arabs. Though small, the chapel stands out as exceedingly beautiful.

Palermo - Churches and places of worship

Cattedrale di Palermo

In an area previously occupied by an Arab mosque in 1185 it was erected the magnificent complex of the Cathedral Palermo. With the side door in the Catalan Gothic style, the façade and the apse in fifteenth-century Arab-Norman style.

Palermo - Cemeteries

Le Catacombe dei Cappuccini

The Capuchin Catacombs are located under the Capuchin Convent, annexed to the Church of Santa Maria della Pace. These are built on structures already existing at the time. The galleries were excavated at the end of the 16th century and formed a large cemetery of rectangular shape.

Palermo - Museums

Museo Archeologico Regionale "A. Salinas"

Created as a national museum in 1866 after the seizure of religious orders, it houses Egyptians, Phoenician, Greek and Roman findings. Of particular interest is the structure of patterns that reflect the rich art of the '500 and '600 in Palermo.

Palermo - Churches and places of worship

Santuario di Santa Rosalia

The Sanctuary was born in the cave where on 15 July 1624 the bones of Santa Rosalia were found, who had moved there to escape the veneration of the pilgrims. The Sanctuary has a façade built in 1600 and an 'open' dome leading to the gate that introduces to the cave

Palermo - Churches and places of worship

Cappella Palatina

The Palatine Chapel, in the city of Palermo, was built at the will of King Roger II. His consecration took place in 1140, with the aim of being the church of the royal family. Its dome is formed by Byzantine mosaics representing Christ. It is a basilica dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul.

Palermo - Parks and nature reserves

L'orto Botanico

The Botanical Garden of the University of Palermo is one of the most important Italian academic institutions. Considered a huge open-air museum, it boasts an activity of over two hundred years that has also allowed the study and diffusion, in Sicily, Europe and throughout the Mediterranean basin, of countless plant species.

Palermo - Theaters

Teatro Massimo

the monumental theatre is in neoclassical style and it was opened in the late 1800. It has a capacity of 1400 seats and here are held operas, ballets and concerts. There is a program of guided tours behind the scenes, on stage and in the royal lounge.

Palermo - Museums

Casa Museo Stanze al Genio

Inaugurated in December 2008, the “Casa Museo Stanze al Genio”, which takes its name from the homonymous Cultural Association, collects one of the largest collections in Europe of ancient Neapolitan and Sicilian majolica tiles with more than 2300 specimens on display.

Bagheria - Castles, palaces and mansions

Villa Valguarnera

Villa Valguarnera was built with the request of the Valguarnera princes in 1712 by the architects Tommaso Maria Napoli, Vincenzo Fiorelli and Giovanni Del Frago. The construction of this building is linked to the occultism that is perceived both by the planimetric model and the iconography shown in the image of the Alchemical Opera. Inside the garden of the villa there are two “coffee houses” in neoclassical style frescoed.

Cefalu' - Beaches

Spiaggia di Sant'Amborgio

Cinisi - Beaches

Spiaggia Magaggiari

Cefalu' - Beaches

Spiaggia di Cefalù

Cefalù is on of the most gorgeous Sicily pearls

Terrasini - Beaches

Spiaggia Cala Rossa

Pollina - Beaches

Spiaggia di Pollina

Isola delle Femmine - Beaches

Spiaggia Rosa Marea

Terrasini - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Capo Rama

The Tower of Cape Rama had a defensive and sighting function of the Saracen ships. It is the oldest tower of the 11 that were part of the defensive wall. It did not resist the bombings of war, and therefore it was destroyed, today we can only see the remains of it.

Cefalu' - Walls, towers and gates

Mura Megalitiche

The megalithic walls are the old fortifications, dating from the 5th century BC. These are large overlapping blocks, more than three meters high. The structures were restored during the 1980s, and today despite their age, they are in a good state of preservation.

Terrasini - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Alba

The Torre Alba also known as Torre di Cala Rossa is a defensive structure with a truncated conic base and dates back to 1589. Over the years the tower passed into the hands of several owners, until 2000, when after some restorations it became the property of the Prince of Carini.

Corleone - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Ficuzza

The Castle of Ficuzza was built by King Ferdinand of Bourbon at the end of the eighteenth century. The structure was built under the project of the architect Giuseppe Venanzio Marvuglia. One of the main purposes for which it was used was to dwell for the holiday periods for the Sicilian nobles. It is in typical neoclassical style and is particularly extensive and massive. It recalls, in fact, the Royal Palace of Caserta.

Cefalu' - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Cefalu' Diroccato

The Castle of Cefalù is located at the top of the spectacular Fortress demonstrating its strategic importance. The castle dates back to the 13th-14th century.

Carini - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Carini

The Castle of Carini was built between the 11th century and the twelfth century on a previously Arab construction. The construction work is due to the warrior of Count Ruggiero, Rodolfo Bonello. Initially, the fortress played a defensive role but already in 1283, under the management of the Abate family, it was used as a residential structure. Subsequently, the Castle was home to a tragic story concerning the Baroness of Carini, Laura Lanza di Trabia, who was killed by her father together with her lover by question of honor on 4 December 1563.

Palermo - Museums

Palazzo Ziino

The building opened in 1895 was acquired in 1985 by the city and following a radical restructuring, it now houses a collection of plaster casts of artists from Palermo's GAM.On the second floor temporary exhibitions are held.

Palermo - Museums

Palazzo Mirto

It belonged to the family Filangeri Palace; Palazzo Mirto witnesses history and Sicilian society. In fact, all the objects on display belonged to the inhabitants of the palace. The collection includes, among other things, weapons, ceramics, glasses, paintings.

Palermo - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzina Cinese

Created in 1799, it has arched arcades on the ground floor and two side towers with spiral staircases. The terrace has wooden beams carved at the top dominate the building, a curious pagoda-shaped roof with decorated ceiling.

Palermo - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Sclafani

Built in 1330 by Matteo Sclafani it has a beautiful facade with high arches and fine lancet windows. The famous fresco of the Triumph of Death painted in the fifteenth in the courtyard.

Palermo - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa di San Domenico

Second-biggest church in Palermo after the Cathedral. A typical baroque-style church of the middle of the nineteenth century; it became the pantheon of illustrious Sicilians who began to be buried in this sacred place, so fascinating.

Palermo - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa di Santa Maria della Catena

In the place where initially there was a votive chapel, it was erected in 1520 the present church, a perfect match between the Catalan Gothic late Renaissance style. Inside two wonderful works by unknown authors.

Palermo - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa della Magione

One of the oldest churches in Palermo it was founded in 1191. Altered over the centuries, it is now a fine example of Arab Norman art. The name comes from when in 1197 it was awarded to the Order of Teutonic Knights.

Palermo - Churches and places of worship

San Giovanni degli Eremiti

Famous throughout the world thanks to its five red domes. Church of 'charming oriental style, it would suit even to Baghdad or Damascus. Wonderful is also the cloister with its lush garden.

Palermo - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello della Zisa

The Zisa Castle is very well preserved. In its rooms there are some significant artifacts that belong to Islamic art. It is also possible to visit a beautiful garden, completely restored, with its characteristic bathtub and its spells. The Castle gives the opportunity to be visited by everyone thanks to a continued time.

Palermo - Castles, palaces and mansions

Villa Napoli

Villa Napoli, located in Palermo, is a building that dates back to the seventeenth century. Initially it arose as a Norman tower and today it incorporates within itself the remains of Soprana Cuba. Over the years it was modified and expanded. It takes its name from its owner Carlo of Naples. In the early 1700s it was abandoned and was robbed repeatedly. Only in 1991 it was sold by the family of origin to the Sicilian Region who took care of returning it to its original magnificence with renovation works. Today, the reopening is expected to be able to visit it again.

Palermo - Castles, palaces and mansions

Villa Malfitano

The Villa Malfitano Whitaker in Palermo was built between 1885 and 1889 at the behest of Giuseppe Whitaker. The villa is in Neo-Renaissance style with three floors. In addition, it must be remembered that this villa is beautifully decorated and in its rooms we can admire beautiful paintings, porcelain, Flemish tapestries and many other art objects that the owner has collected on his countless travels. The building is well preserved and is among the most beautiful in the province. It is currently the headquarters of the Whitmer Foundation.

Palermo - Fountains

Fontana Pretoria

The Fountain was built by the sculptor F.Camilliani in 1554 on commission by Don Luigi di Toledo. The Fountain consisted of 48 statues, depicting Greek gods, and its size was unusual since it was not intended for a public space. It consists of three circular pools from which a beautiful water play begins.

Palermo - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Chiaramonte Steri

The existence of Palazzo Chiaramonte, otherwise known as Palazzo Steri, is due to the name of Count Manfredi Chiaramonte who, in the fourteenth century, began its construction from the ceiling of the Sala Magna. The square-shaped building is a middle street between a medieval castle and a patrician residence. For more than a century, the palace housed the offices of the Inquisition Tribunal. Thanks to the excavations, a monument was discovered in the basement about seven meters high.

Palermo - Theaters

Teatro Nuovo Montevergini

Located in the church of Santa Maria di Montevergini, it welcomes local contemporary artists with the intent to exploit the emerging realities. It hosts the Palermo Teatro Festival,  where Palermitan actors of national importance, meet up.

Palermo - Theaters

Teatro Biondo

Originally it was placed in an intermediate position between the gorgeous Massimo andpopular Politeama. Built in traditional style with Art Nouveau accents, it was opened in1903. Today it boasts a rich program of dramas.

Palermo - Theaters

Teatro Libero

Active in the city since 1968, here are held contemporary theater productions also by unpublished authors. See the 'Incontroazione/ Teatro Festival', which welcomes representations from all over the world. It houses the theater workshops and numerous university seminars.

Palermo - Theaters

Teatro Politeama “Garibaldi”

One of the oldest theaters in the city, here are held theater productions of various kinds. Officially opened in 1891 with Verdi's Otello, it hosted the maestro Toscanini as conductor. Remarkable is the architecture and the works that adorn it.

Palermo - Museums

Museo del Risorgimento "V. E. Orlando"

Opened in 1918 with a collection of objects collected during the Great War, it was reopened after extensive renovations in 2010. The exhibit includes many findings such as weapons, garibaldine uniforms and the parliamentary bench of Crispi.

Palermo - Museums

Palazzo Asmundo

The building of 1615 owes its name to the Marquis Giuseppe Asmundo. It houses the Martorana collection, consisting of porcelain, pottery, weapons, carriages and sedans, as well as a rich display of postcards.

Palermo - Museums

Civica Galleria d'Arte Moderna "E. Restivo"

Born in 1910 in the foyer of the Politeama, today it is located in the monumental complex of St. Anne. It houses a permanent collection, comprising 214 works including paintings and sculptures, ranging from Neoclassicism to Italian and Sicilian twentieth century.

Palermo - Museums

Museo Geologico "G. G. Gemmellaro"

The museum was founded in 1860 and it is housed in the department of geology and geodesy of the University of Palermo. The museum boasts a collection of 600,000pieces among which you can see paleontological findings, fossils and casts.

Palermo - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa Martorana

The Martorana Church, also called the church of Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio or San Nicolò dei Greci, is among the most fascinating Byzantine churches of the Middle Ages in Italy, and works the liturgy according to the Byzantine rite.

Palermo - Museums

Museo del Mare

The Museum of the Sea was opened in 1997, is located inside the ancient Arsenal. The Arsenal was built by Palermo architect Mariano Smiriglio in just 9 years, between 1621 and 1630 and was completed under the vicereame of Francisco Fernández de La Cueva Duke of Alburquerque.

Alia - Natural Areas

Grotte della Gurfa

The Gurfa caves are an example of Sicilian rock architecture. They consist of six rooms dug into a red sandstone cliff. They are thought to date back to 2500 BC to 1600 BC Bronze Age. The Gurfa caves are divided into two floors connected by the bell cave (thòlos), the main room with a hole at its top that allows the illumination of the cave.

Alia - Museums

Museo Etnoantropologico

The Ethnoanthropological Museum of Alia is located in the “Pittà” house. The museum houses objects from private collections and testifies to the agro-pastoral culture of the city. In fact, the museum exhibits tools and tools in use in the past centuries, necessary for the processing of iron, wheat, care for cattle and craft creations. The collection was divided into four sections.

Alia - Monuments

Palazzo Guccione

Palazzo Guccione is the most important example of residential building of the last century in Alia, built in Art Nouveau style. This was erected in the highest and oldest part of the country, namely in the Rapatello district. The building is eclectic with strong references to Sicilian Liberty.

Alia - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa Maria SS. di tutte le Grazie

The Church of All Graces was built between 1630 and 1639. The building is in late Renaissance style, with arches and round and some decorative elements in Baroque style, among which stand out the stuccoes of the apse with gold reliefs.

Alia - Monuments

Archi Feudali

The feudal arches were built in the middle of the last century and their history is closely linked to the power of the Guccione family. In fact, in 1852, they had the arches built on a public road in order to connect their homes.

Monreale - Churches and places of worship

Duomo

It makes one of the magnificent monuments in Palermo. The Monreale was built in 1172 by King William II. With Moorish-Norman art, the building is one to marvel at. Though the exterior part is attractive, the splendour within is unimaginable. The Romanesque bronze doors conspicuous and one can easily notice them while touring the area.

Cefalu' - Beaches

Spiaggia della Caldura

Carini - Beaches

Spiaggia di Capaci

Gangi - Museums

Museo Civico

The Civic Museum of Gangi was established in 1958 and since 1995 it was placed on the ground floor of Palazzo Sgadari. The Museum consists of four rooms and two sectors where we can admire archaeological finds from nearby Monte Albucchia and Gangi Vecchio.

Palermo - Museums

Museo d'Arte e Archeologia

Owned by the Fondazione Banco di Sicilia, 1958 there are on display findings from, mostly, the necropolis in Sicily. In addition, it owns ceramics, collections of numismatics and philately.

Bagheria - Museums

Museum

The Museum was founded in 1997 by the current director Ezio Pagano. The main intention is to make contemporary Sicilian artists known. There we can find paintings, sculptures by Carla Accardi, Augusto Perez, Salvatore Scarpitta and many others. The Museum is extremely modern, equipped with a rich library and also a video library that tries to promote video art.

Carini - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Muzza

Torre Muzza was built during the course around the 16th and 17th centuries and was also called Torrazza. Its function was purely defensive of the Sicilian coast and was in visual connection with the Tower of Isola delle Femmine and with two other towers in the area. It is currently in a state of disrepair and only the base remains of the original structure.

Palermo - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Speciale-Raffadali

The Palazzo Speciale-Raffadali in Palermo was built in 1468. Unfortunately, between the 17th and 18th centuries it was demolished and rebuilt by the Raffadali family, who owned it. The style is catalanizing and with elements dating back to the '400, the '600 and '700. Two peculiarities to mention are: the niche that is located on top with a bust attributed to Domenico Gagini. The other thing is that inside the building there is a secret garden hidden by high walls.

Carini - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Ciachea

Torre Ciachea or Ciachia is located in the locality of Carini. This type of construction was built because the area was very swampy and swampy and therefore there was a need to have buildings that were raised and allow the cultivation of the products of the area. Today it is privately owned and is used for events, such as ceremonies or weddings.

Cefalu' - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Calura

The origin of the tower dates back to the 16th century, commissioned by Marco Antonio Colonna as part of the defensive system of the coast. It is a typical sighting structure of a square plan, which at the time used to control almost the entire adjacent area. Today, the building is privately owned, but does not show up in a good state of preservation.

Gangi - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Saracena

The Saracen Tower was built in the Middle Ages with the function of defense and control of the surrounding territory. It owes its name to the cylindrical shape it holds. The Tower was accessed through a ladder of pegs that led to the opening from the ogival arch located in the north. Currently the property is located in the area of relevance of the Capuchin Monastery of Gangi.

Gangi - Walls, towers and gates

Torre dei Ventimiglia

The Ventimiglia Tower was built in 1337 by Francis I and is characterized by a Gothic-Norman structure. In 1560 it was attached to the Mother Church of which it constitutes the bell tower. The tower has a square structure divided into three levels and shows on the upper floors a clock placed in 1758.

Gangi - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Gangi

The Castle of Gangi was built around the 14th century at the behest of the Count of Geraci, Francesco I Ventimiglia. During the eighteenth century the fortress underwent transformations passing from castle to noble palace. He then went into a state of neglect until it was acquired by the Milletari family, which still maintains possession of part of the building. In the second part of the 20th century, the structure was home to schools.

Palermo - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Vanni

Palazzo Vanni belonged in the 17th century to the Vanni family. Today the palace is called by another name, Morana. The structure has undergone restoration in recent years. In the facade of the building you can still admire the remains of capitals and columns, as well as arches dating back to the nineteenth century.

Palermo - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Sambuca

Palazzo Sambuca in Palermo has been renovated for a few years now due to its poor condition. It is now among the most beautiful buildings in the surrounding area, especially because it is very old.

Palermo - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Roccella

The Palazzo Roccella in Palermo is located in the historic center and is a noble palace that belongs to the '500. Its name comes from its owners who were called La Gruta, Rivaroli and Vanni, but throughout the area they were known as the princes of Roccella. Today the building is divided into 17 mini apartments rented. The building is in excellent condition.

Cefalu' - Castles, palaces and mansions

Bastione Marchiafava

The Bastion of Marchiafava dates back to the seventeenth century. It is located in the town of Cefalù, in the cliff north of the town. Although it is very old, it is in an excellent state of preservation and is easily accessible.

Cinisi - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Molinazzo

The Mulinazzo Tower was built in 1552 by Viceroy Juan de Vega. In 1584 the tower was completed, and today it is presented on a pyramidal trunk structure.

Cinisi - Walls, towers and gates

Torre dell' Orsa

The Tonnara dell'Ursa tower is a coastal defense tower, located in the Municipality of Cinisi, in Palermo. In 1401 the building was owned by the Abbey of San Martino delle Scale. Currently, the whole complex, including the tower, are owned by the Municipality of Cinisi.

Collesano - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello Collesano Diroccato

The Castle of Collesano was built during the Norman domination. Due to the 1693 earthquake, much of the castle was destroyed. The structure was completely abandoned and today there are only a few walls.

Corleone - Hermitages

Eremo San Bernardo o Castello Sottano

The Hermitage is located in the basin area, called “rock of males”. It was part of a castle divided into two parts, the high and the low one. The construction was managed by the Capuchin Friars. It is a real particularity that deserves to be seen.

Corleone - Walls, towers and gates

Torre del Castello Soprano

The Tower of the Soprano Castle is the only part still clearly visible structurally that has arrived until today. This construction dates back to the second half of the 13th century and was erected on a cliff, to defend and control the various settlements in the area. But in general, there are only ruins of the structure.

Corleone - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello Sottano

Castello Sottano was built around the 13th century with the function of defending and controlling the settlement created by the arrival of the Lombards. The building is located in an elevated position from the town. The fortress was used as a prison until the post-war period and is currently home to the Franciscan Friars.

Palermo - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello della Cuba

The building was build on 1180 and originally used as a leper’s hospital.its actual intention as to why it was built is however not clearly known.

Palermo - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Saracena

The Saracen towers are fortifications that date back to Roman times, with greater expansion in the Kingdom of Naples. We can distinguish these buildings in defense and sighting towers. Over the centuries the towers have often changed shape, moving from a circular shape to a square, this for strategic reasons, in fact needed them to defend against the attacks of cannon blows.

Trabia - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Trabia

The Castle of Trabia, built by the sea, had the function of defense and sighting. It looks like a fortress with crenellated walls and a cylindrical tower. Currently the building has been restored and from its terraces there is a beautiful view of the beach.

Ustica - Walls, towers and gates

Torre San Maria

The Tower of Santa Maria is located in the Municipality of Ustica. The building was created for defence reasons and was used to report dangers. In 1972, the Archaeological Museum and the Municipal Art Gallery were set up inside the tower. Currently, restoration work is underway on the first floor.

Terrasini - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Toledo Diroccato

The Toledo Tower was built in 1405 by Martino the Younger. The building has a circular structure and was used to spot pirates. Work on the restoration of the tower began in 2007 and ended in 2008.

Partinico - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello o Palazzo Ram (Ramo)

Ram Palace or Castle was built by the homonymous noble and powerful family of Catalonia in the late 16th century. During the course of history it has changed its employment, and the structure has also undergone slight changes. One of the main functions was that of protection and defence. Today it is in excellent condition and is open to the public.

Pollina - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Pollina

Historical news has been reported of the Castle of Pollina since 1081, when it was mentioned as a farmhouse of the diocese of Troina. Instead of its construction there are references during the Swabian era. The Castle rises above a wooded hill and is bordered by two sliding streams located one to the east and the other to the west. The fortress remains the perimeter walls and the tower located at the top of the summit. Close to the walls are the houses of the town built during the following centuries.

Pollina - Walls, towers and gates

Torre di Finale

The Finale Tower was built in 1597 as a Spanish sighting facility. During the nineteenth century the Tower was placed under the superintendence of Baron Michele Collotti of Castelbuono. Later, over the years, the building was enriched with a terrace able to offer tourists a suggestive panorama of the coast.

Prizzi - Walls, towers and gates

Torre del Castello di Prizzi

The Tower was part of the castle built in 745 during the period when Sicily was under Byzantine rule. The building was built for reasons of defence against the attacks of the Turks. The castle was composed of three towers of which only one remained. The three-meter-high tower was restored by Matteo Bonello.

Termini Imerese - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Battilamano

The Battilamano Tower consists of a room on the ground floor and two rooms on the first floor. Currently, the Tower has become a high quality restaurant that hosts many important events.

Cefalu' - Churches and places of worship

Cattedrale

Dating back to the time of Norman Sicily, it was erected at the behest of Roger I. The cathedral presents the union of different architectural styles coming from the peoples who occupied the Island, from Arab art, to that Byzantine etc. has two majestic crenellated towers.

Finale - Natural Areas

Pollina

Collection of manna in the Pollinese region. Ash trees produce manna. the "white gold" of Pollina.

Villafrati - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Filangeri

Palazzo Filangeri was the baronial seat of the Filangeri family in 700. Characteristic is the iron door, on which the initials of Count S. Marco triumph. Part of the furniture is located in Palermo at Palazzo Mirto.

Villafrati - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa della SS. Trinità

The Church of SS. Trinity was built between 1750 and 1765. It was enriched with an artistic reed organ, four matroneums and artistic oil paintings and statues, among the authors: Vinci Randazzo, Guastaferro and Corbella.

Villafrati - Natural Areas

R. N. O. Cefalà Diana Chiarastella

The R.N.O. was created for the preservation of an area of 137 hectares between the municipalities of Cefalà Diana and Villafrati. It includes Pizzo Chiarastella, relevant for flora and birdlife and the Arab Baths, the only example of Arab baths of the 10th century in Sicily.

Villafrati - Fountains

Fontana a due cannoli

The fountain with two cannoli was donated by Count San Marco in 1849, it is made of cast iron, it has artistic workmanship and coat of arms of the Counts Filangeri. Characteristic are the two cannoli, in the shape of a dragon head, from which water flows.

Corleone - Natural Areas

Paesaggi corleonesi

Corleone is characterized by a unique landscape: is wedged between two rocks, the Sottana with remnants of a Saracen Tower, and Soprana (on which stands the convent of the Franciscans)

Terrasini - WWF Oasis

Riserva Naturale Orientata di Capo Rama

The Capo Rama Nature Reserve was established in 2000 on behalf of the WWF Italia Onlus. The reserve covers fifty-seven hectares of area. In the area you can see limestone rocks dating back 200 million years ago, rich in fossils and corals that populated the seabed. The flora is composed of specimens of Olivastro and a rare species of Sicilian Thorny Oak.

Termini Imerese - Archaeological Sites

Himera - Tempio della Vittoria

The Temple of Victory was located in the ancient city of Himera. The building was built in 480 BC after the epic battle between the Greeks of Sicily and the Carthaginians. During the siege of 409 BC the latter destroyed and set fire the Temple, of which today only a few remains remain. The city plan included the construction of several shrines including the Temenos of Athena, located in the northeastern part of the city. The archaeological area includes the urban area defended by the city walls and the necropolis located along the exit paths.

Petralia Sottana - Adventure Parks

Parco Avventura Madonie

Carini - Zoological Gardens and Aquariums

Bioparco di Sicilia Carini