Piazza Verdi, Palermo

Name: Piazza Verdi
Address: Palermo, Italy

#86 among attractions in Palermo

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Piazza Verdi, commonly known as Piazza Massimo, is a square of Palermo. At its centre is the sumptuous Teatro Massimo, the biggest opera house of Italy, and the third of Europe after the Opéra National de Paris and the K. K. Hof-Opernhaus in Vienna. The square is located in the heart of the city, near the central Via Maqueda, in the quarter of the Seralcadio, within the historic centre of Palermo. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 38°7'13"N, 13°21'26"E

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Centro Storico (Palazzo Reale-Monte di Pietà)Palermo Italy

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Piazza Verdi – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Quattro Canti, Regional Archeological Museum Antonio Salinas, Teatro Politeama Garibaldi, Teatro Massimo.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Piazza Verdi?

Nearby attractions include Teatro Massimo, Palermo (1 min walk), Sant'Eulalia dei Catalani, Palermo (4 min walk), St. Augustine Church, Palermo (4 min walk), Via Maqueda, Palermo (5 min walk).

How to get to Piazza Verdi by public transport?

The nearest stations to Piazza Verdi:

Bus

Donizzetti • Lines: Ncs (2 min walk)
Piazza Verdi • Lines: 102, Ncs (2 min walk)

Ferry

Palermo (17 min walk)

Train

Palermo Lolli (18 min walk)
Palermo Palazzo Reale-Orleans (21 min walk)

Tram

Stazione Centrale • Lines: L1 (24 min walk)
Ingrassia • Lines: L1 (28 min walk)