Historical and architectural, Palermo is Italy’s carved out chronicle.
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Extraordinary examples of Norman architecture, Byzantine mosaics, peaceful beaches anddelicious local cuisine, Palermo is among the most amazing places to visit in Italy.
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Built in 1185, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Palermo Cathedral is a fascinating building with different architectural styles.
Experience blissful music in the defining acoustics of Teatro Massimo, Palermo's biggest Italian opera house.
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Situated in Palazzo dei Normanni, the intricately designed Byzantine mosaics light-up the royal chapel, Cappella Palatina.
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Quattro Canti, a Baroque square encompassing four roads and four near-identical Baroque buildings, one for each season, is a square like no other.
Majestic and magnificent, Casa Professa church, built by Jesuits in late 16th century, is one of the most important sites in all of Sicily.
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Right at the heart of the historic center of Piazza Pretoria lies the monumental fountain- Praetorian Fountain, whichwas built in Florence in 1554 but was brought to Palermo in 1574.
A part of UNESCO Heritage Site and an extravagant marvel of Norman architecture, Monreale Cathedral is a must-visit.
Ever been on a puppet show? In Palermo, make sure you visit Opera dei pupi, a traditional puppet theater, to enjoy the art of puppetry.
The theater, listed as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, is a major attraction.
Lying between Monte Gallo and Mount Pellegrino, a peaceful getaway from the bustling city of Palermo, is Mondello, a popular sandy beach with relaxing villas.
Visiting a burial catacomb in Palermo,Catacombe dei Cappuccini, can be a grim and captivating experience, all at the same time. Worth a visit!
Colorful and cheerful, walk through the streets of Ballaro and Vucciria to watch the everyday Palermitani life, lined with local food-stalls, fresh vegetables and spice shops.