Palermo, the largest city in Sicily, is an attractive tourist destination rich in history and culture especially due to the numerous civilizations it has hosted, including Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans, Spanish and French. This long and varied history carries with it an indelible mark of the spirit and spirit of the city, which is a fascinating mosaic of culture and influence.
It is unmissable that they will make you travel through time, destroying any type of logical boundary.
- The Teatro Massimo, the largest opera house in Italy. Built at the end of the 19th century, a masterpiece of neoclassical architecture.
- The Palatine Chapel houses the Norman Palace, one of the monuments of Arab-Norman architecture. Built in the 12th century, it is a perfect example of the fusion of its different architectural styles, its walls and its soft fabrics, its decorations with Byzantine mosaics and its marble backgrounds and Arab stuccos.
- The Norman Palace, seat of the Sicilian Parliament. Built in the 9th century, a monumental complex of great historical importance. Its Parliament Hall, with its wooden coffered ceiling, is one of the most evocative places in the city.
- The Cathedral of Palermo, a jewel of Romanesque architecture. Built in the 12th century, Palermo Cathedral is the largest church in Sicily. Its facade is decorated with a refreshing mosaic of the Last Judgment, between the interior and the work of art, which can be traced back to the tomb of Frederick II of Swabia. In addition to leaving a contrastable architectural mark, these dominations have contributed to those nuances that are still clearly visible in Palermo life, in fact there are many attractions that distinguish Palermo.
- The Ballarò market is one of the largest markets in the Mediterranean. The Ballarò market is bright and colorful, you can see everything, the products are fresh and memorable.
- The Kalsa district, the historic heart of the city. The Kalsa neighborhood is a labyrinth of narrow and winding victims, where there are ancient churches, noble palaces and artisans of excellent workmanship.
- The English Garden. The English Garden is a public park located in the center of Palermo. It is set in the 19th century in a romantic style and offers a sense of relaxation and tranquility.
- The Chinese Palace, built in the 19th century, is a testimony to the Bourbons' interest in nutrients towards the East. The building is located within the Parco della Favorita, a vast green area located north of the city. The Palace has a quadrature structure, with a pagoda placed in an octagonal drum. The walls are decorated with oriental motifs, adorned with flowers, peacocks and lotus flowers. The interior of the building is very suggestive. The dining room is dominated by a large mathematical table, a unique work in the world that concerns the solar system. Ancient sound system decorated with frescoes, stuccoes and period furniture.
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- The Quattro Canti are one of the most famous squares in Palermo.
It is an octagonal square, located at the intersection between the two main road axes of the city: via Maqueda and the Cassaro, today Via Vittorio Emanuele. Built in the 17th century, during the Baroque period, it was designed by the architect Mariano Smiriglio.
The Quattro Canti are made up of four buildings, one on each side of the square. The palaces are decorated with statues, fountains and allegories, the statues represent the four rivers of the ancient city: Oreto, Kemonia, Pannaria and Papireto, the allegories instead represent the four seasons: Aeolus, Venus, Ceres and Bacchus.
The Quattro Canti is a baroque work of art of great beauty, a symbol of the city of Palermo, one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city.
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- La Cala
- Mondello
- Capo Gallo nature reserve
- Monte Pellegrino nature reserve
- Isola delle Femmine
- Addaura
- Villa Igiea
Palermo is a city that offers quality food for everyone.
This is a lover of history, culture, art or simply natural beauty, it is a city that deserves to be discovered, a hidden jewel in Sicily that will surprise you with its beauty and history.
Favignana -Tonnara Florio
The former Tuna-fish Establishment: Tonnara Florio
Favignana -Cala Rossa Bay
one of the most beautiful beaches in the world
Levanzo - Genoese Cave (Grotta del Genovese)
It was discovered in 1949 to the northwest by the small seaside village of Levanzo.
Favignana - Lovers’ Cave - Grotta degli Innamorati
A splendid cave, crystal clear sea, a romantic story.
Favignana - Cala Azzurra Bay
The bay that takes its name from the color of the sea
Favignana - Bue Marino Bay
One of the most particular dreams of Favignana.
Levanzo - Capo Grosso
The most suggestive cliff of the egadi
The nature reserve of the Saline Trapani and Paceco
The nature reserve that contains a thousand-year history.
The history of the Florio Family
A successful entrepreneurial dynasty
Favignana Island
The butterfly-shaped island, wonder of the Egadi
Favignana - Beach of Lido Burrone
Lido Burrone, the equipped beach of Favignana.
Favignana - Cala San Nicola beach
Small beach on the south side.
Favignana - Grotta Perciata
A lovely place to immerse yourself in contact with nature.
Colicchia Pastry Ice cream Granita trapani
The historic Trapanese pastry and the granita that awakens the taste buds.
Marettimo Island
Sea, nature and history set in what is the pearl of the Mediterranean.
Cous Cous Fest San Vito Lo Capo
A fantastic combination of flavors and traditions
Castle of Santa Caterina Favignana
The Castle of Santa Caterina is the manor that dominates the island
Natural Reserve of Mountain Cofano
The perfect combination of history and nature
Zingaro Nature Reserve
One of the most magical corners of Sicily where land and sea dance in unison
San Vito Lo Capo City
The ideal destination for your holidays in Sicily.
Gioacchino Cataldo Last Rais of the Tonnara of Favignana
Gioacchino Cataldo was the last "rais", the eighth in the history of the Florio-owned plant.
Favignana - Beach of Scalo Cavallo
The beach born from an old tuff quarry
Erice
Discovering the "Medieval village of Erice"
Favignana - Praia Beach
beach near the center of the village
Favignana - Bay of Cala Rotonda
When Mother Nature creates wonders!
Island of Levanzo
Levanzo, the most romantic and small island of the Egadi
Cala Fredda (Fridda) Beach - Levanzo
Cala Fredda a small beach composed of rocks.
Cala Minnola Beach - Levanzo
The beach known for its pine forest overlooking the sea.
Favignana - Punta Longa Beach
Known for its enchanting and characteristic fishing harbour.
Favignana - Cala Grande Beach
Perfect place to relax and enjoy the tranquility.
Scopello
Scopello - La Tonnara
Place where sea and history meet in a unique beauty.
Scopello - Faraglioni beach
Little corner of paradise.
Scopello - Guidaloca beach
Seaside village of Castellammare del Golfo
One of the most wonderful seaside villages in Italy.
Palermo - Isola delle Femmine
The Isola delle Femmine is a small islet surrounded by myth and legend
Palermo - Beach Addaura
Addaura, one of Palermo's oldest jewels.
Palermo - “Monte Pellegrino” nature reserve
Among the unmissable and magical places of Palermo with a rich variety of flora and fauna.
Palermo - Villa Igiea
The emblem of the liberty style in Palermo.
Palermo - Grotta della Regina
One of the jewels of Palermo, a fascinating and mysterious place.
Palermo - The city of Street Food
Palermo is a city rich in history and culture, this is also inevitably reflected in its gastronomy.
Palermo - La Cala
La Cala is an unmissable destination for anyone visiting Palermo.
Palermo - Mondello
Mondello is a very popular tourist destination, thanks to its natural beauty, its history and its lively social life.
Palermo - Spiaggia Vergine Maria
An ideal destination for those visiting Palermo and looking for a quiet and evocative place to spend a day at the seaside.
Palermo - Nature reserve “Capo Gallo”
Among the most beautiful reserves in Sicily, a suggestive place, with high cliffs overlooking the sea.
I Leoni di Sicilia
The Florios: a successful and legendary family
Messina - Giardini Naxos Beach
The Giardini Naxos beach is one of the most beautiful and renowned on the Sicilian coast
Taormina - Grotta dell’amore
It has always been considered a romantic and ideal place for lovers due to its intimate and evocative atmosphere.
Taormina - Isola bella
In front of the coast of Taormina, immersed in the crystal clear waters of the Ionian Sea, stands Isola Bella, a small islet of rare beauty.
Taormina - Grotta Azzurra
A natural cavity with a magical and mysterious charm, under the promontory of Capo Taormina, hidden between the cliffs overlooking the sea.
Taormina - Mazzarò
A few kilometers from Taormina, lies Mazzarò, an ancient seaside village of rare beauty.
Taormina - Baia delle Sirene
Nestled between Capo Taormina and Isola Bella, lies the Baia delle Sirene, a place of rare wild beauty.
Taormina
On the eastern coast of Sicily, it was born on a natural terrace overlooking the Ionian Sea, one of the most renowned tourist locations in the world.
Taormina - Anfiteatro Greco/Romano
The Greco-Roman Amphitheater of Taormina is an ancient jewel with breathtaking views, an architectural masterpiece.
Taormina - Lo scoglio di Zio Gennaro
A few steps from Taormina, immersed in the crystal clear waters of the Ionian Sea, is the Scoglio dello Zio Gennaro.
Taormina - The white lotus (the series)
Taormina set of the series "The White Lotus": a perfect combination of ancient charm and worldliness, an international success.