Church, mosque or temple · UNESCO
Monreale Cathedral
Palermo, Italy
A hilltop cathedral glittering with some of Europe's greatest mosaics.
Beach · Italy · Sicily
Mondello Beach
Palermo's seaside resort beach with a pretty art nouveau pier.
about 3 h
For storytellers
Why Mondello Beach matters
Mondello is a sandy bay with clear water, a long promenade and many beach clubs. Take a bus from Palermo for a swim and lunch. Arrive early on a weekend, rent a sunbed and finish with a seafood lunch on the promenade.
Talking points
- Sandy bay.
- Art nouveau bathing pavilion.
- Reachable by bus.
- Busy on weekends.
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Church, mosque or temple · UNESCO
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Market
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Palermo's loudest street market, full of produce and street food.
Church, mosque or temple · UNESCO
Palermo Cathedral
Palermo, Italy
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Church, mosque or temple · UNESCO
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Historic site
Capuchin Catacombs
Palermo, Italy
Underground corridors lined with preserved bodies, a sobering and unusual sight.
Also nearby
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