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   Palermo is in the northwest of the island of Sicily, by the Gulf of Palermo in the Tyrrhenian Sea. The city was founded in 734 BC by the Phoenicians as Sis ("flower"). Palermo then became a possession of Carthage .

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   Jun 29, 2024 · Palermo, city, capital of the island regione of Sicily in Italy. It lies on Sicily’s northwestern coast at the head of the Bay of Palermo, facing east. Inland the city is enclosed by a fertile plain known as the Conca d’Oro (Golden Shell), which is planted with citrus groves and backed by mountains.

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   • Norman Palace (Palazzo dei Normanni) The Norman Palace is one of the oldest royal residences in Europe and a top thing to do in Palermo! The stunning palace is a must-see in the Sicilian capital — home to beautiful botanic gardens and the intricately designed Palatine Chapel (Capella Palatina).
   • Palermo Cathedral. In line with the city’s complex history, Palermo Cathedral is a fascinating building made up of many different architectural styles.
   • Duomo of Monreale. Just outside of Palermo is the stunning and grandiose Monreale Cathedral. This incredible site is one of the absolute must-sees in Sicily, home to Byzantine detailing, which reminded us of the Alhambra in Granada.
   • Orto Botanico di Palermo, Sicily. The Palermo Botanical Gardens are a peaceful place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Located on the coastline, the gardens are home to 12,000 species of plants, beautiful neoclassical buildings, and lovely water features.

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   Why should you visit Palermo?

   • To the first-time visitor, Palermo is a city of ever-changing character. An abundance of dusty museums, Arabian domes and flourishes of baroque splendor jostle with boisterous markets, chaotic traffic and oppressive summer heat. The Sicilian hotspot is a noisy, polluted, often dangerous, but always fascinating city.

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   What is Palermo famous for?

   • The Massimo Theater is Palermo’s opera house and the largest theater in Italy. Used as a filming location for famous films and TV shows like The Godfather Part III and The White Lotus, the theater’s interior is absolutely stunning and can be explored on a guided tour where you can learn more about its history and architecture.

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   Is Palermo a Baroque city?

   • But a tour of Baroque Palermo will be just as surprising! Palermo’s most symbolic Baroque building is probably the Chiesa del Gesù, better known as Casa Professa. It stands on a rise full of dark ravines where, according to tradition, hermit saints once took refuge and where early Christian catacombs can still be found.

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   Where is Palermo located?

   • Palermo is a key intersection on the Sicilian road network, being the junction between the eastern A19 motorway to Trapani, the southeastern A29 to airport and Mazara del Vallo and the southwestern A19 to Catania and A20 to Messina. Palermo is one of the main cities on European route E90.

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   Explore Palermo. To the first-time visitor, Palermo is a city of ever-changing character. An abundance of dusty museums, Arabian domes and flourishes of baroque splendor jostle with boisterous markets, chaotic traffic and oppressive summer heat.

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   • A dip in the Baroque of Casa Professa. The Arab-Norman Palermo itinerary will certainly take us to places of extraordinary beauty. But a tour of Baroque Palermo will be just as surprising!
   • Le stanze al Genio. The name Casa Museo Stanze al Genio refers to the nearby Fontana del Genio in Palermo, at Piazza Rivoluzione. Once through the large doorway, we are quickly drawn to the stairs by the rich flooring and original frescoes of the late 18th-century building.
   • The “theatrical” Piazza Vigliena: the Quattro Canti. The most scenic urban corner of Palermo is undoubtedly represented by the Quattro Canti, the point where Via Maqueda and Via Vittorio Emanuele intersect dividing the city into four historic districts (districts).
   • A premiere at the Teatro Massimo. But also a simple guided tour will do. The Massimo is Italy’s largest opera house, the third largest in Europe after the Paris Opera House and the Vienna State Opera,

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   Things to Do in Palermo, Italy: See Tripadvisor's 561,637 traveler reviews and photos of Palermo tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in July. We have reviews of the best places to see in Palermo. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

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   Aug 6, 2023 · What are the best things to do in Palermo, Sicily (Italy)? Top 21 must-see attractions and best places to visit in the city and around. How to visit Palermo in 1, 2 or 3 days and my favorite hotels in town. The definitive guide to the capital of Sicily, with all points of interest and highlights + My Best Tips