Church, mosque or temple · UNESCO
Monreale Cathedral
Palermo, Italy
A hilltop cathedral glittering with some of Europe's greatest mosaics.
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Teatro Massimo
One of Europe's largest opera houses, with a famous staircase.
Paid entry about 60 min
For storytellers
Why Teatro Massimo matters
A huge neoclassical opera house at the edge of the old centre, featured in The Godfather Part III. Guided tours take you inside. Take a guided visit to see the grand auditorium and the royal box, and pause on the steps for a photo.
Talking points
- Opera season runs in autumn to spring.
- Big staircase out front.
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Palermo's loudest street market, full of produce and street food.
Church, mosque or temple · UNESCO
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Church, mosque or temple · UNESCO
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Historic site
Capuchin Catacombs
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Underground corridors lined with preserved bodies, a sobering and unusual sight.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.