Things to do in Palermo, Sicily: The Best Castles

March 23, 2022 Russell Mellin

Palermo is an urban melting pot characterized by history and culture so diverse that it often feels conflicted. Discover an intriguing range of architectural styles, from Arabian domes to baroque buildings, and enjoy delicious cuisine that spans a variety of origins. Be sure to visit the Palace of the Normans, the Palatine Chapel and the church of St. John of the Hermits. Art and music lovers won’t want to miss the Galleria d’Arte Moderna (the “GAM”), the Salinas or an opera or ballet at the Teatro Massimo.
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1. Castello di Maredolce

Brancaccio, Palermo, Sicily Italy
Excellent
47%
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36%
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17%
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4.5 based on 36 reviews

Castello di Maredolce

2. Castello Utveggio

Via Padre Ennio Pintacuda 1 Monte Pellegrino, 90142, Palermo, Sicily Italy +39 091 637 9980 http://www.cerisdi.org/visita-utveggio/
Excellent
49%
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33%
Satisfactory
9%
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5%
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4%
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4.0 based on 57 reviews

Castello Utveggio

3. Castello di Solanto

Via Castello, 20, Palermo, Sicily Italy http://www.ilcastellodisolanto.it/contatti
Excellent
25%
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25%
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50%
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0%
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4.0 based on 4 reviews

Castello di Solanto

4. Il Castello della Zisa

Piazza Guglielmo il Buono, 90100, Palermo, Sicily Italy +39 091 652 0269 http://www.palermoweb.com/cittadelsole/monumenti/castello_zisa.htm
Excellent
29%
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31%
Satisfactory
21%
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11%
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8%
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3.5 based on 563 reviews

Il Castello della Zisa

This 12th-century palace features elaborate arches along the front façade and the “Fountain Room,” which is the castle’s main reception area that reaches two-stories in height.

Reviewed By grahamc785 - Edinburgh, United Kingdom

A little of the beaten track, this building tells a remarkable story of how the Normans quickly adapted to a Mediterranean lifestyle of wine and dancers. The building itself was cleverly designed to be comfortable in the hottest weather, using many of the features that you may recognise from the Arab buildings of Seville and Granada. An understated masterpiece, don’t miss the mosaics!

5. Parco Archeologico Castello a Mare

Via Filippo Patti 25, 90133, Palermo, Sicily Italy
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100%
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2.0 based on 3 reviews

Parco Archeologico Castello a Mare

6. Castello dell'Uscibene

Palermo, Sicily Italy
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

7. Edicola via castelforte palermo

Piazza castelforte, Palermo, Sicily Italy
Excellent
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50%
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

8. Castello di Brucato

Monte Castellaccio, Sciara, Palermo, Sicily Italy

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