Piazza Indipendenza and Porta Nuova
Start at Piazza Indipendenza, between the Royal Palace and Palazzo d’Orléans. Pass through Porta Nuova to enter the historic centre and reach the Cassaro.
Walk through Palermo’s historic centre, with time for its squares, churches and courtyards. After the Royal Palace and Cathedral, set aside the next part of the day for Monreale and plan your transport and return.
Organised excursions are available exclusively to guests who book a stay with Palermo Mare Holidays.

Start at Piazza Indipendenza, between the Royal Palace and Palazzo d’Orléans. Pass through Porta Nuova to enter the historic centre and reach the Cassaro.
Allow time for the Norman royal residence and the Palatine Chapel. Inside, look for the mosaics and the wooden ceiling, which reflect different artistic traditions.
Take a short detour to see the church’s red domes and explore its garden and cloister. Check opening hours if you want to go inside.
Walk through Piazza Vittoria and the Villa Bonanno garden. Palazzo Sclafani is a landmark on the way to the Cathedral.
From outside, look for features from different periods. If you want to see the royal tombs or visit the rooftops, check which routes are open during your visit.
Plan separate transport to Monreale. Take time to look at the apse mosaics and add the Benedictine cloister if you can. Check hours, access and transport before setting out.
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