Monte Cuccio, Palermo
#142 among attractions in Palermo
Facts and practical information
Monte Cuccio is a cone-shaped mountain located behind the Conca d'Oro, the plain where the city of Palermo stands.
IV Circoscrizione (Boccadifalco)Palermo Italy
Monte Cuccio – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Catacombe dei Cappuccini, Porta Nuova, Cuba Palace, Zisa.
Burial chamber with mummies and skeletonsCatacombe dei Cappuccini, Palermo
103 min walk • Nestled beneath the bustling streets of Palermo, Italy, lies the eerie yet fascinating Catacombe dei Cappuccini. This subterranean necropolis, known for its extensive network of catacombs, offers a unique glimpse into the past and an intimate encounter with history.
Arch, Romanesque architecture, Baroque architecturePorta Nuova, Palermo
121 min walk • Porta Nuova, a majestic gateway to the ancient city of Palermo, stands as a testament to the city's rich historical tapestry. Erected in the 16th century, this triumphal arch was built to celebrate the victory of Charles V at the Battle of Tunis in 1535.
12th-century pavilion and necropolisCuba Palace, Palermo
108 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Palermo, Italy, the Cuba Palace stands as a testament to the city's rich history and architectural heritage. This grand edifice, often simply referred to as 'La Cuba,' was built in the 12th century under the reign of William II of Sicily.
4.1 miE Restored remains of a Moorish palaceZisa, Palermo
105 min walk • The Zisa is alternatively listed as either a castle or palace, and located in the western area of Palemo, region of Sicily, Italy.
TownMonreale
70 min walk • Monreale is a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Palermo, in Sicily, southern Italy. It is located on the slope of Monte Caputo, overlooking the very fertile valley called "La Conca d'oro", a production area of orange, olive and almond trees, the produce of which is exported in large quantities.
2.7 miSE Church, Sacred and religious sites,Duomo di Monreale, Palermo
69 min walk • Monreale Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church in Monreale, Metropolitan City of Palermo, Sicily, southern Italy. One of the greatest existent examples of Norman architecture, it was begun in 1174 by William II of Sicily.
Museum, Vernacular architecture, Neo-renaissance architectureVilla Malfitano Whitaker, Palermo
107 min walk • Villa Malfitano Whitaker is a 19th-century rural palace located in Via Dante, in the quarter of Politeama of Palermo, Sicily. It is presently a museum displaying Whitaker's natural history and archaeological collections, as well as his artwork.
Museummuseo dell'Islam, Palermo
105 min walk • The Palermo Museum of Islamic Art is a museum institution located in the Arab-Norman castle of Zisa, west of the historic center. It collects Islamic art objects from Sicily and the Mediterranean area, produced between the 9th and 12th centuries.
MuseumAlbergo delle povere, Palermo
112 min walk • The Hotel dei Poori is a building in Palermo, located in Corso Calatafimi n. 217.
ChurchChurch of the Holy Trinity, Palermo
105 min walk • The Church of the Holy Trinity at the Zisa or Palatine Chapel of the Zisa is a Norman church in Palermo. It is located almost at the intersection of Via Normanni, Via Whitaker and Piazza Zisa, in the Zisa district on the heights of the city, north...
Sicily