Discover Palermo

3 carefully curated photography spots with GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and local insights

Belvedere Monte Pellegrino
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Belvedere Monte Pellegrino

Belvedere Monte Pellegrino, PA, Italy

A hillside viewpoint offering panoramic views of Palermo and its port, ideal for landscape and cityscape photography.

Palermo Cathedral
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Palermo Cathedral

Corso Vittorio Emanuele, 90133 Palermo, Italy

A stunning historical cathedral blending different architectural styles, offering unique photography opportunities.

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Palazzo Castrofilippo
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Palazzo Castrofilippo

Via Alloro, 90133 Palermo PA, Italy

Palazzo Castrofilippo is a historically significant Baroque palace located in Palermo's historic Kalsa district. It features rich architectural details such as grand loggias, elegant galleries, and a polychrome north facade with a double order of loggias that provide striking compositional lines. The palace combines ornate Baroque elements with the characteristic Sicilian architectural style, making it an excellent subject for architectural and historical photography. Its interiors and courtyards offer textured surfaces, intricate balconies, and a regal ambiance worthy of detailed close-up shots, while the exterior façades present opportunities for capturing dramatic patterns of light and shadow. The palace is situated on Via Alloro, a street that enhances urban photographic context with its historic ambiance.

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