Sicily
Things to see in Sicily: historic places
In Sicily the atlas lists 2,474 historic places: 701 archaeological sites, 574 museums and 391 historic villas and palaces and more.
The richest areas are the province of Palermo (452), the province of Catania (402) and the province of Messina (342).
By date of construction, the most common period is the Modern era (48% of dated places) and the Middle Ages (19% of dated places).
Of these, 131 list opening hours, 21 have free entry and 26 are part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- 1,057with photo
- 1,152with description
- 131with opening hours
- 21free entry
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Main provinces and towns
- Palermo · 452 places
- Catania · 402 places
- Messina · 342 places
- Siracusa · 340 places
- Trapani · 293 places
- Agrigento · 212 places
- Ragusa · 197 places
- Enna · 139 places
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What to see in Sicily: frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Sicily?
Among the best-documented historic places in Sicily are Teatro Massimo Vittorio Emanuele (Palermo), Regional Archaeological Museum Antonino Salinas (Palermo), Palazzo Abatellis (Palermo), Valley of the Temples (Agrigento) and Palazzo dei Normanni (Palermo).
How many historic places are there in Sicily?
The atlas lists 2,474 historic places in Sicily: 701 archaeological sites, 574 museums, 391 historic villas and palaces, 287 castles, 220 fortresses and towers, 137 abbeys and monasteries, 84 historic theatres, 58 lighthouses and 22 historic villages.
Which UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Sicily?
The places we list belong to: Archaeological Area of Agrigento, Arab-Norman Palermo and the Cathedral Churches of Cefalú and Monreale, Syracuse and the Rocky Necropolis of Pantalica, Villa Romana del Casale, Late Baroque Towns of the Val di Noto and Porta Urbica.
Which historic places in Sicily can you visit for free?
Free entry (always, or on the first Sunday of the month) at Archaeological Museum of Enna (Enna), Museo archeologico ibleo (Ragusa), Alcamo Sacred Art Museum (Alcamo), Museo del Carnevale di Sciacca (Sciacca) and Museo eoliano dell'emigrazione (Malfa) and 16 more. Check the conditions on the official website.