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About Palermo
Palermo is the capital of Sicily. Architectural monuments, which have been preserved here, bear witness to the different periods and people that left their trace. In city are a myriad of byzantine mosaics, baroque churches, palazzos and ancient catacombs. Palermo is a temperamental, noisy, and vibrant city. The historical sights here are generously diluted with the aromas of Sicilian cuisine, the bright sun, pebble beaches and the gentle Tyrrhenian Sea, which is part of the Mediterranean. Its historical heritage is priceless, Palermo has 295 churches and chapels, including 70 former monasteries.
What to do in Palermo
The Palermo Cathedral is the city’s main monument and is included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It is a splendid ancient church founded in the 12th century which retains its original Norman character. Furthermore, it is not the only UNESCO heritage sites in Palermo… San Giovanni degli Eremiti – a former Benedictine monastery in Palermo, is an example of the Arab-Norman style.
Visit The Palazzo dei Normanni (Norman Palace), also known as the Royal Palace. It is one of Palermo’s most famous landmarks. This monumental building was built by Frederick II on the foundations of an ancient Saracen structure. You should also definitely see The Palatine Chapel, a masterpiece of medieval architecture. This is the church of the Sicilian kings, consecrated in the 12th century. Don’t miss to visit The Church of St. Mary of the Admiral also called Martorana. The church has a Byzantine structure and magnificent 12th-century mosaics, which are among the oldest in all of Sicily. You will be impressed by The New Gate or Porta Nuova is a magnificent ancient architecture with an impressive facade, put it to your tourist route. This is by no means the full list of must-see monuments. Italy calls the city of Palermo an open-air museum and it is true!
