Easter in Palermo

La Holy Week it is one of the religious periods most deeply felt by Sicilians, with each city tackling this tradition in an always different but never banal way. There Easter in Palermo it is not only a religious but also a folkloristic event, thanks to which local traditions are mixed with Christian ones, giving life to days full of activities and unique moments of their kind.

The Easter period has always been one of the most popular among tourists for its splendid views vacation in Palermo, where you can enjoy its traditions, a fantastic climate and splendid places to visit, all surrounded by a splendid Easter area that enriches this experience in Sicily even more.

History of Easter in Palermo

According to historical documents, the Easter holidays, in city ​​of Palermo, were already taking place during the eighteenth century, cared for by an ecclesiastical congregation composed mainly of the servants who lived in the noble palaces scattered around the city. Among the oldest celebrations organized by this congregation, the activities of the Good Friday, which already at that time enjoyed a fair amount of hype in the city, given that a large number of citizens participated, especially during the procession.

When Easter takes place in Palermo

Easter in Palermo occupies the entire Holy Week, with various activities taking place day by day with the aim of recalling the ancient Easter traditions, ranging from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday with ceremonies, processions and representations of all kinds.

Where Easter takes place in Palermo

The entire city of Palermo is the protagonist of the local Easter celebrations, which are mainly gathered in its Old Town, where the Cathedral of Palermo over everything else. Besides that, Easter in Palermo is also celebrated in all its ancient neighborhoods, each of which shows different attractions and traditions that make Holy Week even more eventful.

What to do during Easter in Palermo

Easter events in Palermo begin with Palm Sunday, with the traditional Mass which kicks off wonderful moments of meditation that make the city one of the most exciting in Sicily.

During Holy Week, the Cathedral of Palermo and all the other churches in the area hold various Easter liturgies, especially for Holy Thursday and Good Friday, which also remain open at night to commemorate the "Visit to the Tombs”, being able to visit them and admire their enchanting decorations.
The main Easter procession is that of Good Friday, in which i Simulacrums of Christ and Our Lady of Sorrows they are transported through the streets of the city, followed by the faithful and the inevitable musical band. For Easter Sunday, some churches in Palermo carry out the "Lowered by Tila”, or the removal of the canvas covering the image of Jesus Christ, symbolizing his Resurrection.

Recommended activities for a tour in Palermo and surrounding areas

How to get to Palermo for Easter

It is very simple to get to Palermo to attend the Easter celebrations, thanks to the numerous connections that allow you to reach the city by car, among which the European Route 90 and the State Roads 113 and 186 stand out, to which are added the many routes of the Provincial Roads, also crossed by the buses of the Sicilian bus lines.

For travel from further distances it is possible to rely on the Palermo railway station or its port, as well as the Falcone e Borsellino airport, which is one of the most important airports in Sicily.