The classic hop on hop off tour this time in Palermo. The open decker goes around the most popular places aorund the capital of Sicily and you can decide at which point to join the ride.
The ticket is valid 24 hours from the first touch of the bus with your feet, and there are over dozen of stops within two circles you can jump off any time you prefer. Well, not exactly at any time, as the coaches go every half an hour or so. Still there is plenty of opportunities to plan your day in Palermo, the bus goes slowly enough to allow some shots and there are headphones with description what you will see on the way around Palermo.
Among the stops are :
•The Teatro Politeama: this is the common point where meet deckers of routes A and B.
The teatre Politeama Garibaldi dominates Piazza Politeama and it is the 19th century building that follows ancient Pompeian style with bronze chariot pulled by four horses atop.
• Teatro Massimo:The 19th century building with design influenced by Royal Opera in Paris. The interior has been immortalised by Copolla’s move Godfather III.
• Quattro Canti: Referred also as the ‘theatre of the sun’, the square is surrounded by churches and municipal buildings on the crossing of Corso Vittorio Emmanuele and Via Maqueda.
• Palazzo Steri-Chiaramonte: The palace is famous for its beautiful wooden ceiling with biblical paintings near tha palace there are fantasy ficus trees at Piazza Marina.
• Orto Botanico: The botanical garden on the suburbs of Palermo is famous for various species, including 150 years old fig tree with aerial roots, bamboo, bottle shaped kapok trees, various exotic palms and tropical plants.
• Stazione Centrale: The main railroad station.
The 17th century church of Sant Antonio is located nearby.
• Palazzo Reale: An Emir residence rebuilt by Normans features the Capella Palatina with Byzantine frescoes. At present the palace is the seat of the parliament of Sicily, but some historical rooms are open for visitors.
• Cattedrale: The cathedral features Gothic portal from 1430, and 18th century interior. within the walls you may find Arab inscriptions, remains of the ancient mosque rebuilt by Normans in 12th century.
• Mercato Vucciria: The old and popular open air market of Palermo.
• Giardino Inglese: The small artificial lake and sculptures scattered within exotic plants are the scenery for summer concerts of local artists. Near English Garden there is the local prison Ucciardone infamous for Mafia trials.
• Villa Malfitano: It is one of Palermo’s grand villa palaces. Built for Giuseppe Whitaker an descendant of English family, which moved to Sicily in 19th century.
• Castello Della Zisa: The Norman Castle built in 12th century gets its name from the Arab word aziz, meaning splendid.
• Mercato Del Capo:It is a famous food and fish market.
• Porto:The Porto Palermo bay houses the Ali Pasha Fortress .
Duration
a ticket is valid 24 hours
Tour commences
Daily
Start time
09.30 morning
Price from
€ 20.00
