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THINGS TO DO IN PALERMO
Massimo Theatre and Opera House
Guided tours of the theatre are available from 10.00am – 3.30pm, Euro 3.00 Closed on Monday.
The opera house is one of the largest in Europe and has a wide programme of concerts, ballets and operas during the seasons.
Students and teachers are welcome at the Massimo to join workshops and find out more about opera and classical music. Short concerts, guided tours to the backstage and morning events are scheduled throughout the year.
For further information:
Tel 091 6090831
www.teatromassimo.it
Cantieri culturali alla Zisa
The old Ducrot warehouses, near Castello della Zisa, were once home to a well-known furniture factory. Now they have been transformed into public rooms which host a range of different exhibitions, concerts and plays.
For further information:
Via Gili 4,
Tel 091 24942
www.comune.palermo.it
Lo Spasimo
The church which is the only example of Northern Gothic in Sicily, during the Turkish threat the church was transformed into a fortress, a theatre, a hospice for plague victims (1624). Later it became a hospice for the poor (1835) and finally a hospital. Now transformed into a venues for cultural events home to the Scuola Europea di Musica Jazz.
Via Spasimo (Piazza Magione)
Tel 0916161486
www.comune.palermo.it
Botanical Gardens
Opened in 1789 and contains a huge range of species including oriental and exotic plants, such as the majestic Dendrocalamus giganteus. There are also various South American plants brought to Palermo in 19thC.
Park of Villa d’Orleans
Via Re Ruggero, near Piazza Indipendenza
Entrance only for adults accompanied with children, adults on their own are not allowed into the villa.
Opened Monday to Friday from 9.00am – 1.00pm; 3.00pm – 6.00pm
Saturday to Sunday 09.00 – 1.00pm
Tel 091 6965038
This amazing Bird Park houses several different species of exotic and Mediterranean birds such as the parrot, peacock, ducks and other birds that children are able to feed.
www.realsicily.com
Il teatro dei Pupi
The ancient tradition of the puppet theatre in Palermo, has been part of the Cuticchio family’s way of life for many a generation. These highly skilled puppeteers have not only put on performances for many years but they also made their own puppets. At one time the puppet shows were like a spoken lesson of the day for the working classes but then later were followed by the middle classes too and provided work not only for puppeteers but also for many skilled craftsman who created the fabulous marionettes. A simple suit of armour would consist of 35 to 36 individual parts then assembled by hand.
Teatro di Mimmo Cuticchio
Via Bara all’Olivello 95
Tel 091 323400
www.figliartecuticchio.com
Workshop opposite (open to public) is used to store the puppets and theatre stage machinery.
Teatro di Ippogrifo
Vicolo Ragusi 6
Tel 091 329194; 3470676368
Performance at 6.00pm (for a minimum audience of 20 people)
Workshop located in Via Bara all’Olivella 38.
Teatroarte-Cuticchio
Via del Benedettini 9
Tel 347 4547613; 091 323400
www.teatroarte-cuticchio.com
Founded by Girolamo Cuticchio in 1946, now run by his sons.
Local Markets
Open every morning until 14.00 except Sunday
La Vuccira
Just up from the old port (Cala) and in Via Cassari-Argenteria up to Piazza S. Domenico.
The most famous and most important food market in the city. Bustling, colourful and noisy.
Ballarò
Held in the area of Piazza del Carmine, clothing section near Casa Professa
Lively atmosphere especially early morning.
Il Capò
The first part, around Piazza Beati Paoli is the picturesque food market. The second part in Via S.Agostino and Via Bandiera is the clothing section.
Brightly coloured stalls, note the interestingly named streets such as Sedie Volanti (flying chairs) and Gioia Mia (my love).
Flea Market – Mercato delle Pulci
Located between piazza Peranni-Papireto and Corso Amedeo)
Antiquities as well as more modern things.
Local English speaking guide:
Discover the inner history of Palermo, Marcella has an excellent knowledge of English and has been guiding in Palermo and the surrounding area for 15 years.
Tel: +39 3474809632
info@realsicily.com
www.realsicily.com
Guided tours of the theatre are available from 10.00am – 3.30pm, Euro 3.00 Closed on Monday.
The opera house is one of the largest in Europe and has a wide programme of concerts, ballets and operas during the seasons.
Students and teachers are welcome at the Massimo to join workshops and find out more about opera and classical music. Short concerts, guided tours to the backstage and morning events are scheduled throughout the year.
For further information:
Tel 091 6090831
www.teatromassimo.it
Cantieri culturali alla Zisa
The old Ducrot warehouses, near Castello della Zisa, were once home to a well-known furniture factory. Now they have been transformed into public rooms which host a range of different exhibitions, concerts and plays.
For further information:
Via Gili 4,
Tel 091 24942
www.comune.palermo.it
Lo Spasimo
The church which is the only example of Northern Gothic in Sicily, during the Turkish threat the church was transformed into a fortress, a theatre, a hospice for plague victims (1624). Later it became a hospice for the poor (1835) and finally a hospital. Now transformed into a venues for cultural events home to the Scuola Europea di Musica Jazz.
Via Spasimo (Piazza Magione)
Tel 0916161486
www.comune.palermo.it
Botanical Gardens
Opened in 1789 and contains a huge range of species including oriental and exotic plants, such as the majestic Dendrocalamus giganteus. There are also various South American plants brought to Palermo in 19thC.
Park of Villa d’Orleans
Via Re Ruggero, near Piazza Indipendenza
Entrance only for adults accompanied with children, adults on their own are not allowed into the villa.
Opened Monday to Friday from 9.00am – 1.00pm; 3.00pm – 6.00pm
Saturday to Sunday 09.00 – 1.00pm
Tel 091 6965038
This amazing Bird Park houses several different species of exotic and Mediterranean birds such as the parrot, peacock, ducks and other birds that children are able to feed.
www.realsicily.com
Il teatro dei Pupi
The ancient tradition of the puppet theatre in Palermo, has been part of the Cuticchio family’s way of life for many a generation. These highly skilled puppeteers have not only put on performances for many years but they also made their own puppets. At one time the puppet shows were like a spoken lesson of the day for the working classes but then later were followed by the middle classes too and provided work not only for puppeteers but also for many skilled craftsman who created the fabulous marionettes. A simple suit of armour would consist of 35 to 36 individual parts then assembled by hand.
Teatro di Mimmo Cuticchio
Via Bara all’Olivello 95
Tel 091 323400
www.figliartecuticchio.com
Workshop opposite (open to public) is used to store the puppets and theatre stage machinery.
Teatro di Ippogrifo
Vicolo Ragusi 6
Tel 091 329194; 3470676368
Performance at 6.00pm (for a minimum audience of 20 people)
Workshop located in Via Bara all’Olivella 38.
Teatroarte-Cuticchio
Via del Benedettini 9
Tel 347 4547613; 091 323400
www.teatroarte-cuticchio.com
Founded by Girolamo Cuticchio in 1946, now run by his sons.
Local Markets
Open every morning until 14.00 except Sunday
La Vuccira
Just up from the old port (Cala) and in Via Cassari-Argenteria up to Piazza S. Domenico.
The most famous and most important food market in the city. Bustling, colourful and noisy.
Ballarò
Held in the area of Piazza del Carmine, clothing section near Casa Professa
Lively atmosphere especially early morning.
Il Capò
The first part, around Piazza Beati Paoli is the picturesque food market. The second part in Via S.Agostino and Via Bandiera is the clothing section.
Brightly coloured stalls, note the interestingly named streets such as Sedie Volanti (flying chairs) and Gioia Mia (my love).
Flea Market – Mercato delle Pulci
Located between piazza Peranni-Papireto and Corso Amedeo)
Antiquities as well as more modern things.
Local English speaking guide:
Discover the inner history of Palermo, Marcella has an excellent knowledge of English and has been guiding in Palermo and the surrounding area for 15 years.
Tel: +39 3474809632
info@realsicily.com
www.realsicily.com
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