The National Gallery of Slovenia, the main museum of the country's history, displays permanent collections featuring Slovene artists from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, along with works by European painters. The gallery also houses the original Fountain of the Three Carniolan Rivers (Robba Fountain), while a replica stands in front of the Town Hall.

The three Art Nouveau kiosks by architect Ernesto Basile appear like unexpected gems along the buzzing streets of Palermo. Built about the end of the 19th century, the kiosks once hosted the traditional Sicilian vendors of soft drinks and refreshing beverages but are today converted into tobacconists. Chiosco Ribaudo located in Piazza Verdi, the most famous one, is a crimson and wrought iron building adorned with golden letters. The second Ribaudo kiosk in Piazza Castelnuovo is decorated with colourful majolica and mosaics while the Chiosco Vicari, in front of the Teatro Massimo, is a triumph of Moorish, Islamic, and Colonial architecture.

Moorten Botanical Garden showcases over 3,000 plant species collected from deserts across the globe, all thriving on the historic Moorten family estate. The garden is filled with intriguing varieties of cacti, succulents, ancient fossils, and striking mineral specimens. A guided tour is well worth it—led by one of the Moortens or a seasoned guide, you’ll get a closer look at rare plants and stories of the garden’s evolution.

Restaurant EigenArt is a small restaurant with a modern ambiance and housed in a well-kept old townhouse near the market. On the menu you will find German-Mediterranean cuisine with an eye for seasonal ingredients. The wine list features mainly regional wines.