Map of Palermo

Places of interest detailed in our guide

Village

Balestrate Borgo Parrini Castelbuono Cefalù Gangi Isola delle Femmine Mondello Monreale Partinico Terrasini

Airport

Palermo Airport

Landscape

Parco delle Madonie

Attraction

Capuchin Catacombs Church of La Martorana Palazzo dei Normanni and Cappella Palatina Palermo Cathedral Palermo Stadium Quattro Canti Sanctuary of Santa Rosalia Teatro Massimo

Island

Ustica

Maps and guides to Palermo

If you’re planning a trip to Palermo, you’ll find all the attractions we recommend visiting in the interactive map on this page, along with other useful information for your trip, such as the airport, and nearby towns like Cefalù. Simply click on the markers on the map, or in the list below, to access detailed information about each point of interest.

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Tourist map of Palermo city centre

If you’re looking for a map of Palermo, below you’ll find some useful maps ready to download and print, or carry on your smartphone or tablet for easy reference throughout your journey. Click on the preview to download the map in PDF format.

Palermo public transport map

Essential during your stay in Palermo, the transport map will help you plan your journey more effectively. To view it, download it in PDF format and print it if needed, click on the preview below.

Where is Palermo located

Palermo is the regional capital of Sicily and sits on the north-western coast of the island. It’s the main populated centre on the island of Sicily and Italy’s fifth largest city by population (over 600,000 inhabitants). Yet Palermo was for a long time overlooked in traditional Italian travel itineraries… much to its detriment!

It’s a stunning city, brimming with historic palaces that bear witness to its opulent past, as well as vibrant popular markets so distinctive they’ve become one of the city’s main tourist attractions.

Map showing Palermo’s road connections

Must-see attractions in Palermo

Palermo’s markets are the best places to sample the legendary street food Palermo is famous for, considered the finest in Italy. You can explore them freely or join one of the numerous street food tours led by delightful local guides.

Among the city’s architectural wonders, you simply can’t miss the magnificent Cathedral, the elegant Teatro Massimo, the Quattro Canti, and stunning churches that hide Byzantine treasures within, such as the Church of La Martorana or the Palatine Chapel in the Palazzo Normanno.

A truly unusual church worth visiting is the Sanctuary of Santa Rosalia, built against a cave, whilst for a macabre spectacle don’t miss the Catacombs of the Capuchins.

At night the city transforms into an unexpectedly vibrant nightlife hub: Palermitans love to stay out late, and the city is packed with bars and restaurants with outdoor seating, pubs and nightclubs.

Despite its size, it’s a fairly easy city to navigate, particularly in the old town centre.

Step outside the city, however, and you’ll discover enchanting beaches, washed by crystal-clear waters and set in extraordinarily beautiful natural surroundings: they’re perfect destinations for leaving stress behind and enjoying hours of complete relaxation.

Today Palermo has rightfully claimed its prominent role in national and international tourism and has become an unmissable destination for a holiday that combines beaches, culture, food and wine, and entertainment.