Palazzo Bonocore: Entry Ticket + Audio Guide App

About this experience

Palazzo Bonocore Tickets Palazzo Bonocore offers you a rare glimpse into Palermo's aristocratic past in a stunning sixteenth-century palace steps from Quattro Canti. This historic residence showcases seven magnificently frescoed rooms on the main floor, each ceiling adorned with eighteenth-century artwork depicting mythology, pastoral scenes, and the four seasons. The detailed paintings capture Sicily's agricultural traditions with scenes of harvest and grape-picking alongside playful grotesques and cherubs. Your ticket includes access to the "Palermo Felicissima" exhibition, which traces the city's cultural transformations through the centuries. From the palace's elegant balconies, you'll enjoy prime views over Pretoria Square and its famous Fountain of Shame, offering the same perspective once reserved for Palermo's nobility. Highlights Seven uniquely decorated rooms featuring extraordinary eighteenth-century ceiling frescoes Artwork depicting mythology, pastoral scenes, cherubs, and the four seasons Prime balcony views over Pretoria Square and the Fountain of Shame Full access to the "Palermo Felicissima" exhibition celebrating the city's history Detailed frescoes showing traditional Sicilian harvest and grape-picking scenes Central location near the historic Quattro Canti intersection Plan Your Visit to Palazzo Bonocore The palace sits in central Palermo near Quattro Canti, making it easily accessible on foot from most city centre hotels. All main exhibition areas are wheelchair accessible, ensuring everyone can explore the frescoed halls. You'll need to present valid identification along with your ticket when entering. Photography is permitted throughout the palace, though flash and tripods may be restricted in certain areas. Allow at least an hour to appreciate the detailed ceiling artwork and explore the exhibition fully. The palace's central location makes it perfect to combine with other historic attractions like Palermo Cathedral or guided walking tours of the old town.

Highlights

• Explore a sixteenth-century aristocratic palace steps from Quattro Canti
• Seven frescoed main-floor rooms survive in exceptional condition
• Eighteenth-century ceilings depict mythology, pastoral scenes and the four seasons
• Sicilian harvest and grape-picking traditions rendered across multiple rooms
• Audio guide app included to navigate the palace's layered history
• One of Palermo's best-preserved noble residences, rarely crowded

What is included

• Entry ticket
• Sicily audio guide app
• Access to exhibition "Palermo Felicissima"

Before you go

Admission includes entry to Palazzo Bonocore and the current exhibition Wheelchair accessible Carry a valid ID for entrance Photography may be restricted in some areas Check local opening times before visiting

Cancellation terms

Cancel for free until 24 hours before your visit date and get a full refund. Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit date.