Quattro Canti
Quattro Canti
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The traditional center of Palermo called "Quattro Canti" (Four Corners) is located at the intersection of Corso Vittorio Emanuele and Via Maqueda, making it the heart of this city's old historic district.
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- travelasacouple185 contributionsWorth a visitReally popular area, which is pedestrianised (mostly). Seems to always be someone singing or playing an instrument and this afternoon we heard so many people singing along while a young girl played violin. Have no idea what it was but was very popular and sounded great. Looks lovely day or nightVisited March 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 24 March 2023
- bcp2040 contributionsYou may stumble upon it, but if not, plan a visitChances are, if you are walking around Palermo, that you will stumble across this famous landmark. It is impressive for more than one reason. Yes, the four corners, which are worth seeing. But also the live music that often fills the streets (we walked through three times and there was always a live street performer) and the abundance of restaurants and shops that extend from its center.Visited April 2023Written 1 May 2023
- Danglish.adventuresCopenhagen, Denmark465 contributionsFestino diSanta RosaliaPrime location to see the procession of "Festino diSanta Rosalia" - held on the Friday during the week-long festival to celebrate the saviour of the city. I'd advise arriving by about 10pm as it gets very busy. The procession arrives at about 11pm. For about an hour the procession stops in this location and there are presentations and entertainment. We experienced a superb acrobatic performance.Visited July 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 30 July 2023
- md1mmSheffield, United Kingdom1,605 contributionsThe centre of PalermoThese are the crossroads at the centre of Palermo where the main streets meet. It is largely pedestrianised and full of people with musicians playing in one corner. It is worth locating this crossroads early in your visit to Palermo and then coordinating everything else with its relation to this place.Visited September 2023Travelled soloWritten 13 September 2023
- chrissyAdelaide, Australia111 contributionsFour cornersConsidered the historical centre where two major roads meet and four historical corners meet. Each corner represents a story and each corner has a small fountain below the story representing one of the four seasons. It is an amazing location. Get there early in the morning before all the crowds and noise arrives.Visited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 25 September 2023
- Angelo ZEvant, Texas300 contributionsA must visitThis is what’s considered the center of old Palermo. The 4 corners are interesting to see each has a different season and story depicted with statues and water fountains. It’s at the intersection of 2 major streets that you will want to stroll down. Musicians usually playing.Visited January 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 1 January 2024
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Angelo Z
Evant, TX300 contributions
Jan 2024 • Friends
This is what’s considered the center of old Palermo. The 4 corners are interesting to see each has a different season and story depicted with statues and water fountains. It’s at the intersection of 2 major streets that you will want to stroll down. Musicians usually playing.
Written 2 January 2024
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chrissy
Adelaide, Australia111 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
Considered the historical centre where two major roads meet and four historical corners meet. Each corner represents a story and each corner has a small fountain below the story representing one of the four seasons. It is an amazing location. Get there early in the morning before all the crowds and noise arrives.
Written 25 September 2023
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md1mm
Sheffield, UK1,605 contributions
Sept 2023 • Solo
These are the crossroads at the centre of Palermo where the main streets meet. It is largely pedestrianised and full of people with musicians playing in one corner. It is worth locating this crossroads early in your visit to Palermo and then coordinating everything else with its relation to this place.
Written 13 September 2023
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Danglish.adventures
Copenhagen, Denmark465 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
Prime location to see the procession of "Festino diSanta Rosalia" - held on the Friday during the week-long festival to celebrate the saviour of the city.
I'd advise arriving by about 10pm as it gets very busy. The procession arrives at about 11pm. For about an hour the procession stops in this location and there are presentations and entertainment. We experienced a superb acrobatic performance.
I'd advise arriving by about 10pm as it gets very busy. The procession arrives at about 11pm. For about an hour the procession stops in this location and there are presentations and entertainment. We experienced a superb acrobatic performance.
Written 30 July 2023
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Leif B
Pietarsaari, Finland2,795 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
I was on a guided tour to Palermo, when I stumbled in this strange square, Qattro Canti, which is a Baroque square in Palermo with their own diffirent scenes and it is considered the center of the historic quarters of the city. The site is the intersection of two major streets in Palermo, the Via Maqueda and the Corso Vittorio Emanuele.
Written 24 May 2023
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bcp20
USA40 contributions
Apr 2023
Chances are, if you are walking around Palermo, that you will stumble across this famous landmark. It is impressive for more than one reason. Yes, the four corners, which are worth seeing. But also the live music that often fills the streets (we walked through three times and there was always a live street performer) and the abundance of restaurants and shops that extend from its center.
Written 1 May 2023
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Matthew P
London, UK4,279 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
The four corners of the square have their own different scenes, Be warned as you stand and gaze, it gets a tad busy with people, cars, electric bikes, scooters, and cycles.
The sides are magnificently carved with different scenes.
The sides are magnificently carved with different scenes.
Written 6 April 2023
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travelbob1
New Windsor, NY1,136 contributions
Mar 2023
Another great site in this area. Well worth the time to see everything this area has to offer from monuments, to churches, architecture, and the local foods and shopping.
Written 1 April 2023
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travelasacouple
essex, england185 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Really popular area, which is pedestrianised (mostly). Seems to always be someone singing or playing an instrument and this afternoon we heard so many people singing along while a young girl played violin. Have no idea what it was but was very popular and sounded great.
Looks lovely day or night
Looks lovely day or night
Written 24 March 2023
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Periscope
Lindesnes Municipality, Norway6,844 contributions
Mar 2023
You are impossible to miss it if you visit Palermo. I recommend you to visit in different times of the day, the light varies what you may catch with your camera.
Written 19 March 2023
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Manola
Italy196 contributions
Volevo rispondere a proposito dell'incuria della sporcizia che alcuni hanno sottolineato su questo angolo di Palermo, certo noi siamo abituati a tutto altro genere a tenere pulito a curare, ma i Quattro Canti Palermo stessa è questo bisogna andare oltre l'apparenza e vedere ciò che è dietro a tutto ciò l'essenza va oltre ciò che vedono gli occhi. Ci sono stata molte volte e questa città bellissima mi ha sempre incantato.
Fabrizio V
Reggio Emilia, Italy101 contributions
Concordo pienamente. Palermo è
affascinante.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Quattro Canti
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Quattro Canti:
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- Markets and Monuments: Walking Tour in the Center of Palermo (From $53.40)
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- (0.17 km) Piccola Sicilia Ragolia
- Restaurants near Quattro Canti:
- (0.03 km) Bar Sanremo
- (0.20 km) Isgrò
- (0.08 km) Trattoria Pirandello
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- (0.11 km) L'essenza Winebar & Delicatessen