Hidden Gems~£3
Capuchin Catacombs
Cuba
A macabre underground gallery of preserved bodies, a unique piece of Sicilian history.
- Suggested time: 45 min
- No booking needed
- Suits: Culture lovers
Daily, roughly 9:00–13:00 and 15:00–18:00
Palermo
4 quieter places to add to the big sights: viewpoints, markets, walks, small museums and local favourites.
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4 places in Palermo
Hidden Gems~£6
La Zisa
Zisa
A Norman-Arab summer palace with a cool, mosaic-lined hall and a fountain, built in the 12th century.
- Suggested time: 1 hr
- No booking needed
- Suits: Culture lovers
Closed some Mondays
Hidden Gems~£5
Palermo Botanical Garden
Kalsa
A 19th-century botanical garden of huge trees and glasshouses, a peaceful escape from the busy centre.
- Suggested time: 1h 30m
- No booking needed
- Suits: Outdoor lovers
Daily
Hidden GemsFree
Cefalù
Cefalù
A pretty seaside town with a Norman cathedral, a sandy beach and a pretty old harbour, an hour east of Palermo by train.
- Suggested time: Full day
- No booking needed
- Suits: Beach lovers
Open all day
Hidden gems are the quieter alternatives to the headline sights. Prices, hours and booking advice are approximate, so check the official site before you go.