Norman Palace

Museum · Palermo

Norman Palace

Museum · Palermo

Piazza del Parlamento, 1, 90129 Palermo PA, Italy

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Explore this grand 9th-century palace, where neo-classical beauty meets rich history, and don't miss the stunning Cappella Palatina inside.

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"Palermo's Norman Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has been a seat of power in Sicily for centuries. Its apartments (open to the public Friday through Monday) provided quarters to King Roger II during his reign in the 12th century, and the palace is still in use today: It now houses the Sicilian Regional Assembly. Visit the basement to see the stone walls of the original Phoenician structures upon which the palace was built. The opulent Palatine Chapel, added by Roger II in 1132, is an attraction in its own right."

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Owen McMullen

Google

We went on a Friday morning around 845 am and had a great time without a lot of other tourists to brush up against. Plus we were able to see all three floors and visit Roger's hall. Don't go midweek and miss out on the full site.

Sas Tullo

Google

A great stop for an hour. Make sure you buy tickets for all of the exhibits as they’re are individually prices. Bring money for the bathrooms as well. The ladies at the gift shop are a delight.

Eric Shellswell

Google

This was a great building with a lot of history to experience. So interesting how long it's been here when you tour the basement and see the original walls. They don't built them like this anymore. Some wait to get the tickets but was not too busy walking inside. A few groups did create some backlog.

Xiaoxue Wei

Google

The Palazzo Reale e Cappella Palatina, which is the most visited, is under restoration and the 19 euro ticket price has no impact, so a visit is not recommended.

Bea Eros

Google

Not sure if this worth the price, very overpriced entry! No English or history just gold and wealthy empty things everywhere. Big queue and then they closed at 2pm, we cpuld not even check everything, just had a drink outside in the Royal garden and suddenly they sent us in, thanks God we checked the exhibition and Palace and all before. Buy the tickets online and come early!

Chris Clough

Google

It's probably worth it just to see Cappella Palatina, which is genuinely stunning. It does feel significantly overpriced though, as there's precious little of interest inside the palace apart from that, and we found the staff to be very rude too. There are far nicer gardens elsewhere in the city for free, and loads of prettier buildings.

Sarah van Ours

Google

The Norman Palace, or Palazzo dei Normanni, is another must-see in Palermo. The history and architectural detail make it a fascinating visit, and the palace is full of stories from the city’s past. It’s especially interesting for those intrigued by Sicily’s multicultural roots and architectural heritage.

Riccardo Martini

Google

The Cappella Palatina is one of the most beautiful places in Palermo, and makes this castle absolutely worth visiting

Katie A.

Yelp

Quite worth walking through this set of rooms. There is one in the room which is head to toe covered in mosaics. Amazing mosaics cheetahs, peacocks, lions, and very rich in detail.

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The Essential Guide to Palermo

View Postcard for Norman Palace

Owen McMullen

Google

Sas Tullo

Google

A great stop for an hour. Make sure you buy tickets for all of the exhibits as they’re are individually prices. Bring money for the bathrooms as well. The ladies at the gift shop are a delight.

Eric Shellswell

Google

Xiaoxue Wei

Google

The Palazzo Reale e Cappella Palatina, which is the most visited, is under restoration and the 19 euro ticket price has no impact, so a visit is not recommended.

Bea Eros

Google

Chris Clough

Google

Sarah van Ours

Google

Riccardo Martini

Google

The Cappella Palatina is one of the most beautiful places in Palermo, and makes this castle absolutely worth visiting

Katie A.

Yelp

Quite worth walking through this set of rooms. There is one in the room which is head to toe covered in mosaics. Amazing mosaics cheetahs, peacocks, lions, and very rich in detail.

Norman Palace

Norman Palace

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