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Centro Catania
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Palazzo Reale
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Tribunali
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Castellammare
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Palazzo Reale
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- Emily AnnSpringfield, MO149 contributionsWe did not expect to find this museum so interesting. The restored tuna factory of the Florio family tells the story of tuna fishing and its importance to the local economy. The history of tuna fishing in the area is very interesting and the building is beautiful. We’re so glad we made the visit.Written 6 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- FimkaRepublic of North Macedonia105 contributionsNow, this is very interesting tour. The guide is very well educated, and interesting. She took us trough the whole attraction and kept us for 2 hours. It was fully interesting and amazing. The place has a long history from 1558 to 20th century.Written 12 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Anco MAberdeen, UK754 contributionsWe have done many WW2 museums this year, this was the first one in Italy. It did not disappoint in highlighting a part of WW2 you hear little about in the U.K. a mix of live size displays, model battle scenes, films and wax figures the history of the invasion of Sicily is told. Very good, maybe a bit too much text in Italian.Written 13 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Welcome to the Freedom TrailBoston, MA24 contributionsBeautiful building and interesting history. Be careful - limited hours! I was able to take a tour in English at 12:30pm. The museum closed at 1pm.Written 20 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Kimberly A8 contributionsDecided to pop in, since we had just visited archeological park nearby. Was pleasantly surprised that it was a guided tour and not just looking at reproductions. The guide was a great teacher (refreshing my high school physics knowledge) and amusing. We even got to operate some of the machines — with their help. A great activity for kids — especially the interactive parts.Written 13 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- GlenSinclairOakville, Canada45 contributionsA great way to spend a few hours while you are in Palermo. You can take an hourly bus up and down, or hike it. I hiked up and took the bus down as I wanted both experiences. The hike is 1 to 1.5 hours each way depending on your speed.
I found the hike wonderful, nice zone 2 cardio on pedestrian only paths with beautiful views of the Palermo area. If I was in Palermo for an extended stay, I would do it weekly and walk both ways.
As for the attraction itself, it is spiritual and will unique. Worth a one time view.Written 21 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - davedowns1Denver, CO9 contributionsWe happened upon this small "museo" while walking in Scicli. The views were very nice on the way up (we followed a series of signs posted along the way). Carmelo was very nice and welcoming (if you don't speak Italian bring someone who does). His family had lived in this tiny grotto with their animals for many, many years and he gives an enthusiastic tour. He is also a bit of a craftsman and will be most happy to sell you some of his wares. The visit was entirely fascinating and is recommended.Written 26 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Laura W3 contributionsThis is an absolutely can’t-miss, life-changing experience. I truly don’t have the words for the singular artists that are Ernesto and Michaelangelo. Michaelangelo has created a living museum in which you make the past come alive. You get to experience first-hand what your ancestors lived, and feel it in your hands, your bones, your soul. I went with my parents for their 80th birthday and will never forget sharing this time with them. The memories made will last forever- thanks in part to the individual video and pictures M took for us. We came in as strangers, we left as family. I am forever changed from the time we spent there together, and I felt a true connection with my heritage. I have never been so proud to be Sicilian, and I can’t wait to come back with my children and show them how their ancestors lived, and make Sicily once again part of our lives. Thank you for this gift, Michaelangelo. You are a true artist and curator of heart. Thank you, too, Ernesto, for sharing your genius with us and showing you unique art studio. Truly: WOW. Just trust me, go!Written 7 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Trav341Toowoomba, Australia113 contributionsWe were fortunate enough to stay in the B & B upstairs. The Museum is on the floor below, a treasured collection of beautiful tiles, lovingly curated by the owner occupier. It was a privilege to be shown round by someone with a personal connection to the residence. Opening hours may vary, but it's well worth finding out and going along.Written 31 October 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jake CGreater Manchester, UK708 contributionsBe prepared. Some of the illusions might mess with your head a bit, I felt a bit sick at the end. However, the guided tour of the Museum of Optical Illusions is good fun, entertaining, and something I would definitely recommend doing if you have children with you.
One adult ticket costs €14, and this includes a guided tour of various rooms full of illusions. They love you to take photos, in fact, the photos attached tell the story better than I could in a written review.Written 26 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - exiledblueRovellasca, Italy577 contributionsWe had a great guide in the small museum who was very engaging with everyone and also the guide around the various salt pools in addition we paid to enter one of the pools in boots and hat. Don't know if they speak also English but if your italian is enough there is also a lot of info written in English to helpWritten 11 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- macedonboyGlasgow, UK186,766 contributionsThis is a former castle, largely relieved of any vestige of its former defensive purpose and only the superstructure remains. The castle has a square plane with round towers at each corner. Most of the exhibits on the ground floor are sculptures in various states of completeness. As you walk about the ground floor, it’s possible to visit each tower and see its shape too. IIRC, only one of the towers had any artefacts to see.
The first floor does have a good collection of paintings and definitely more interesting artefacts than the ground floor. Most of the artefacts are the usual collection of vases, statues, coins and other archaeological finds. One item of note is a marble relief of the blinding of Polyphemus. Worth checking that one out. The paintings are mostly High Renaissance, Baroque and Mannerist. Notable paintings include “Death of Seneca” by Matthias Stomer and “The Virgin on Throne With Child” by Antonello de Saliba. Actually many of the High Renaissance and Early Baroque paintings are heavily influenced by Caravaggio, marking the transition between the two periods.Written 15 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Jenny F25 contributionsThis is a fabulous place to visit. We paid 10 euros each to visit the palazzo and used a guidebook as an aid to the visit. There were no tours offered.
The palazzo is stunning and the restoration is sympathetic and very imaginative. Access to the roof spaces and other touches made this visit a very memorable experience. The art collection is fascinating and the coffee isn’t bad either!Written 12 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - AlbertSalichsManresa, Spain24,085 contributionsMuseo del Satiro Danzante is a little museum located in Mazara del Vallo, a town in Sicily Island. In this museum, you can learn how the statue of the satyr was recovered from under the sea. Very interesting explanations. Also, you can obviously see the recovered statue and some other objects from the seabed. Very nice little museum.Written 20 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- AlbertSalichsManresa, Spain24,085 contributionsMuseo Archeologico regionale Di Agrigento is located in Temples Valley, in Sicily. Here you can see a lot of objects from the area. It is very interesting and a very good place to come after visiting Temples Valley. The best statue is a telamon (similar to a cariatide with a man-column). Also, you can see some objects like statues, vases, shields, etc. Very good.Written 19 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
