Palermo · Quattro Canti and the theatre
Quattro Canti
The baroque crossroads where Corso Vittorio Emanuele meets Via Maqueda, with four curved facades in cut stone. It marks the centre of the old city.
- 45 min
- Free
- Booking: not needed
- Quattro Canti and the theatre
Data checked on November 2, 2026
The square is also known as Piazza Vigliena. Work on the corner buildings began in 1608 to a design by Giulio Lasso and finished in 1621. Each facade has three levels: statues of the seasons below, four Spanish kings in the middle and the patron saints of the four districts above. The kings were originally in bronze and were replaced with Carrara marble in 1661.
What to look for
- Statues of the four seasons on the lower level
- Four Spanish kings on the middle level
- Patron saints of the districts on the upper level
Opening hours
Always open.
Source: Portale del Turismo, Comune di Palermo, checked November 2, 2026
Tickets and booking
Free. Free to see at any time.
Getting there
Tip
Stand in the middle of the crossing and look up at the three levels of each corner.