Palermo · Royal Palace and Cathedral
Palermo Cathedral
The cathedral of Palermo, with a free nave and a paid monumental area that holds the royal tombs, the treasury, the crypt and the roof.
- 2 h 30
- Adult ticket: not confirmed
- Booking: not needed
- Royal Palace and Cathedral
Data checked on November 2, 2026
The cathedral was rebuilt over many centuries on the site of earlier places of worship, which is why it mixes Norman, Gothic and neoclassical styles. The paid area contains the tombs of kings and emperors, among them Frederick II and Roger II. The treasury has liturgical objects and the imperial crown of Constance of Aragon, and the crypt holds tombs of archbishops. The roof gives a walk among the towers and views over the old town.
What to look for
- Royal tombs, including Frederick II and Roger II
- Crown of Constance of Aragon in the treasury
- Crypt with the archbishops' tombs
- Roof walk with views of the old town
Opening hours
| Monday | 9:30 am–6:00 pm | last entry 5:30 pm |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:30 am–6:00 pm | last entry 5:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30 am–6:00 pm | last entry 5:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9:30 am–6:00 pm | last entry 5:30 pm |
| Friday | 9:30 am–6:00 pm | last entry 5:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–6:00 pm | last entry 5:30 pm |
| Sunday | 10:00 am–6:00 pm | last entry 5:30 pm |
The monumental area opens Monday to Saturday 09:30 to 18:00 and Sunday 10:00 to 18:00, with the last admission at 17:30. It is closed on 25 December and 1 January, and opens from 10:00 on 8 December, 26 December and 6 January.
Source: Cattedrale di Palermo, Area Monumentale, checked November 2, 2026
Tickets and booking
Adult ticket: not confirmed. The nave is free. Tickets for the roof, crypt, apses and treasury are listed from 6 to 13 euros depending on the variant and reductions. The roof visit is postponed in bad weather and is not allowed to people with heart conditions, claustrophobia or vertigo.
Getting there
Tip
Start on the roof in the morning, while the light on the domes and the city is good. The nave is free, so you can step in between other visits. Buy tickets only on the official shop or at the cathedral ticket offices, since it does not use outside sellers.