Palazzo Reale Palermo

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The Palazzo dei Normanni is also called Royal Palace of Palermo. It was the seat of the Kings of Sicily with the Hauteville dynasty and served afterwards …

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Nov 3, 2024
This place is gorgeous. The history and the architecture are second to none in Palermo. There are exhibits and there is a garden out back. It is definitely a stop in Palermo. There is a long line to… Full review by laurar705
Oct 29, 2024
I completely agree with a previous reviewer that the art is outstanding and the gardens interesting but the staff were universally unfriendly and unhelpful. We too paid the full price but the Royal A… Full review by Jan S
Oct 22, 2024
Went early 8.30 but still had to attend with large noisy tour groups. I hate them they ruin the experience for others. Apart from that our visit was great. The chapel was the main attraction and wa… Full review by zitatravel

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How can I get from cruise port to Norman Palace? How much is a taxi?
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If you like walking it’s about a 30 to 40 minute walk through very interesting parts of Naples. It’s flat and reasonably direct. Google maps can guide you. I rarely use taxis, so can’t …
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If you like walking it’s about a 30 to 40 minute walk through very interesting parts of Naples. It’s flat and reasonably direct. Google maps can guide you. I rarely use taxis, so can’t help you there.
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Answer by dyanneward · Mar 4, 2023
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I will be visiting on my last day in Palermo. Is there an area to put a travellers backpack?
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I believe so. It DOES go through a security screening (xray), though.
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Do you need to purchase admission online before going (is that even an option?) or can you purchase when you arrive?
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You can purchase when you arrive.
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What do I need to wear in the chapel
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Unlike a church in Malta that we visited, there didn’t seem to be anyone watching for length of skirts/shorts or covered shoulders, but perhaps there was and I missed them as I …
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Unlike a church in Malta that we visited, there didn’t seem to be anyone watching for length of skirts/shorts or covered shoulders, but perhaps there was and I missed them as I wasn’t wearing anything deemed inappropriate. To be safe, you could wear a short sleeve top rather than sleeveless the day you visit and no short short skirt or shorts.
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