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PALERMO - 2018
Italian Capital of Culture
Once
upon a time ... a city that lies at the
Conca d'Oro among citrus groves, the sea and Monte Pellegrino. Through the
streets of Palermo we can see the faces of ancient civilizations that have
left their artistic and cultural heritage making Palermo a city from the
composite face. Arab domes, baroque
facades, art nouveau buildings, Norman castles, English gardens, a mix of
styles and stories that make the Sicilian capital a fascinating city. And
as well as various historical periods coexist side by side, just as the aristocratic soul, that of princes and barons described in “il
Gattopardo”, mixes with that popular markets and villages, depicted in
several famous paintings of Guttuso.
Palermo is a city rich in history as to be an open-air
museum where you will never be short of things to do and see! The city, luxurious, refined and elegant, was
once the city of minarets, the Garden of
delights that rivaled Baghdad in the then known world. To show his elegance
there are the grandiose Teatro Massimo (among
the largest in the world) and the Politeama.
To be seen:
the Botanical Garden of Palermo, which is not only a beautiful botanical garden, but
also a prestigious research and educational center belonging to the University
of Palermo.
La Zisa, impressive Moorish
castle. It is a unique site in the region and a must see, with
a fascinating history waiting to be discovered.
I Quattro Canti is one of the first examples of urban planning in Europe. The square is
bordered by four impressive baroque buildings that represent the four seasons,
the four Spanish kings and the four patron saints.
The Norman Palace is the oldest royal residence in Europe. Today is the seat of the
regional parliament of Sicily, but the spectacular rooms in Arab-Byzantine style are open to the public.
Palermo Cathedral is dedicated to all lovers of architecture able to see the Norman influences, Moorish, Gothic, Baroque
and Neoclassical, all clustered in one incredible structure.
The Palatine Chapel inside the Norman Palace with internal simply sublime. Prepare to be
amazed at the sight of Saracen arches covered with Byzantine mosaics.
The Teatro Massimo
appreciated and acclaimed for the perfect acoustics, the Teatro Massimo is also the third largest opera theater in Europe.
Do not miss: the Kalsa, Alberghiera, markets del Capo, Ballarò and Vucciria, Martorana,
San Giovanni dei Teatini, St. John of the Hermits, the Church of St. Catherine,
the Pretoria Square, Porta Nuova, and Palazzo Abatellis and its Pinacoteca, the
Steri palace, Piazza Marina, the castles of Zisa and Cuba, Mercatino delle
pulci and much more, then walk everywhere. Runs starting from the Old Town,
admire the architecture and give yourself some pleasant break in one of the
many squares along the way.