MSC Mediterranean Cruise Day 4 🇮🇹 Palermo, Sicily

🏝️ Palermo—capital of Sicily, "underground capital" of the Mafia, and filming location for The Godfather III. 🕗 8:00 AM - Arrive at port | 5:00 PM - Back on ship | 20-min walk from port to city center. 🚶‍♀️ Walking Tour Route: 🎭 Teatro Massimo 📍 *10-min walk from port* One of Italy’s largest opera houses and a Godfather III filming location! 🎬 🎫 Entry requires a guided tour ticket. ⛲ Quattro Canti (Four Corners) ✨ The intersection of two main streets, with Baroque facades on all four sides: 1️⃣ First floor: Fountains 2️⃣ Second floor: Statues of Spanish kings (Sicily was under Spanish rule) 3️⃣ Third floor: Palermo’s four patron saints (representing the city’s historic quarters) 📸 Stand in the center for a perfect wide-angle shot! 😳 Fontana Pretoria (Pretoria Fountain) 🚧 Currently under renovation 💃 Known as "Piazza della Vergogna" (Square of Shame) due to its "scandalous" nude statues in the 18th century. ⛪ Palermo Cathedral (Cattedrale di Palermo) 🏛️ A mix of Arab, Norman, Gothic & Baroque styles! 🌆 Climb to the rooftop for panoramic city views. 🏰 Norman Palace (Palazzo dei Normanni) ✨ Golden Palatine Chapel + stunning gardens 🎟️ Entry: €16 🛒 Ballarò Market 🍊 A lively local market with fresh fruits, seafood, and Sicilian street food! 💒 Chiesa del Gesù (Church of Jesus) 🔥 One of Sicily’s most stunning Baroque churches! 🌈 Inside: Multicolored marble, intricate stucco, and breathtaking frescoes. The marble mosaics & reliefs are unlike anything else! 🍘 Must-Try Sicilian Snack: Arancini! 🧀 Fried rice balls stuffed with cheese, meat, or veggies—crispy outside, gooey inside! 🍴 Every street has them—pick a high-rated spot! #Italy #TravelItaly #Sicily #SicilyTravel #SouthernItaly #Palermo #TheGodfather #CruiseTravel #HiddenGems #FoodieAdventure 😍✈️