Palermo
Palermo is a city in the capital of Sicily. The city is noted for its history, culture, architecture and gastronomy, playing an important role throughout much of its existence; it is over 2,700 years old.
Palermo is located in the northwest part of the island of Sicily, by the Gulf of Palermo in the Tyrrhenian Sea. The city was founded in 734 BC by the Phoenicians.
We recommend you stay in the city for at list 2 nights.
Main sights recommended are:
- Palermo Cathedral, is one of the most important architectural monuments in Sicily.
- Teatro Massimo, renowned for its perfect acoustics is the biggest opera house in Italy, and one of the largest of Europe.
- Palazzo dei Normanni is also called Royal Palace of Palermo. It was the seat of the Kings of Sicily. Visit The beautiful Palatine Chapel.
- Quattro Canti, is considered the center of the historic quarters of the city.
- Fontana Pretoria, is a monumental fountain located in Piazza Pretoria in the historic center of Palermo.
- Church of the Martorana, the interior of this church is extraordinary and breathtaking.
- Santa Caterina, is a Roman Catholic church located in the heart of the city within the historic centre of Palermo.
- Piazza Bellini, is a square of Palermo located in the heart of the city.
- Tour Palermo Casa Professa, is a Baroque-style, Roman Catholic church established under the patronage of the Jesuit order, located at Piazza Casa Professa.
- Tour some more of Palermo Historic center, in the heart of the city.
- Shopping in Palermo. Most of the famous international brands have a presence along the main thoroughfares and shopping centers.
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