Palermo Cathedral

Entering the cathedral is free. All of the “buy ticket” signs for the tours inside might make you think otherwise. Beautiful, although there was some restoration happening while it was open. A lot things happening inside makes it hard to focus on the beauty of the cathedral.

Palermo Cathedral, a magnificent structure dedicated to the Virgin Mary Assumed into Heaven, exemplifies Sicily's rich history. Located in the center of Palermo, this beautiful cathedral has served as the city's focal point since the fourth century. Its complicated combination of Norman, Arab, Gothic, Baroque, and Neoclassical styles is a beautiful feast for the eyes, representing Sicily's many civilizations. The cathedral's history is as interesting as its architecture. Originally a Christian church, it was transformed into a mosque under Arab authority. Following the Norman conquest, King Roger II had it reconsecrated as a Christian church. The existing construction, built in 1185, has undergone several changes and extensions throughout the ages. The cathedral's great entryway, with its pointed arches and Arabic embellishments reminiscent of the region's Moorish heritage, strikes visitors right away. The majestic eighteenth-century dome, created in the Neoclassical style, tops the building. Within are the tombs of Sicilian kings, notably the majestic sepulchers of Roger II and Frederick II. While many portions of the cathedral are free to see, exploring the royal graves and treasury costs money. It is recommended that guests dress modestly and be conscious of photography limitations in specific locations

Amazing and unique cathedral, especially from outside. We visited rooftop and it offered amazing views. Also you can visit catacombs. Interior of cathedral itself doesn't have a wow factor compared to other churches/cathedrals we visited in Sicily.

Best place in palermo Italy. Best view, historical place. If you are Photogenic, you must come here to click some. You will be amazed of this tremendous beautiful architecture

The amount of detail in all of the mosaics is just mind blowing 🤯🤯🤯!!! I was literally speechless on the beauty of the work done 🥹. They were performing repair work in the sanctuary so unfortunately we couldn’t check that area out 😕…. Nonetheless still worth a visit so go for it!

The Palermo Cathedral is an impressive and historical landmark. The architecture is stunning, reflecting a blend of styles and influences over centuries. It’s worth a visit if you’re exploring the city, and its grandeur makes it a captivating spot to take in Palermo’s rich history.

This is a beautiful place. It’s not very clear from the signs what you actually get to see in all the different areas and they’re all priced differently. We did the roof which is worthwhile for the views but a lot is stairs and you can’t stay up there long? It was very hot when we visited and that was the case in the cathedral too even though we expected it to be cool. Worth a visit though

This is a must see on your Palermo sight seeing list. Grand in size and design it’s a grand display of national religious fever. Modified over the years to serve moslem and Christian faithful, it ends up incorporating many of the best of both worlds. It’s surrounded by cafes so it’s a nice way to cap off a city walking tour.