Norman Palace and Palatine Chapel: Entry Ticket + Guided Tour
Discover a palace with over 800 years of histoy
Discover a palace with over 800 years of histoy
The journey begins at the Palermo Cathedral, a Norman masterpiece that reflects the city’s cultural and religious heritage.
Visit the Museo Nazionale della Magna Grecia to step into history. This respected Italian archeology museum will show you life in ancient Calabria and Magna Graecia. You can see how life changed from the prehistoric age to the time of the Romans.
Nowhere chronicles Sicilian art like Palazzo Bellomo. In a building dating back to the 12th century, you’ll find a captivating chronology of art in Syracuse and the surrounding region.
During this guided tour of the Archaeological Park of Neapolis, conducted by professional tour guides, you’ll be able to fully immerse yourself in the history of this ancient site. Your adventure starts in the oldest part of the park, the Greek one, where you’ll discover sites like the Latomie (an ancient quarry), the Ear of Dionysus, the Altar of Hieron, and the Greek Theater. You’ll conclude your 75-minute tour in the Roman part of Neapolis, featuring highlights like the famous amphitheater.
The sun-bleached stones that make up the citadel of of Maniace Castle are a sight worth seeing while in Syracuse. The interior still holds onto some of its old beauty, an impressive feat after nearly 800 years and an explosion caused by lightning.
Syracuse’s story is deeply intertwined with two great ancient civilizations: Rome and Greece. A wealth of archaeological finds have been stored in the museum, including bronze statues from the 8th century BC and Roman busts.
Discover the first Greek settlement in Sicily
See how the ancient Sicilians lived with a visit to a once-impenetrable fortress
The Castle of Frederick II of Swabia is better known as Maniace Castle, named after the Byzantine general who freed the city from Arab rule. This 45-minute guided tour will let you admire the mighty military structure, with highlights including the massive Hypostyle Hall, the gunboats, and the so-called Bastione della Vignazza – full of windows that offer a wonderful view from the very edge of Ortigia.