Palermo
About of Palermo
The sulphurous reputation of Palermo, capital city of Sicily and…. of Costa Nostra, almost overshadows its breathtaking heritage. In between the Tyrrhenian Sea and Mount San Pellegrino, Palermo is a city that never sleeps.
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What Palermo has to offer?
Lots of museums (and more!)
People often think that Palermo is a museum city (which is it!) where housework is never done. This couldn’t be further from the truth! In some neighbourhoods, you will nearly always see a screaming mother standing on a balcony of a rundown building hanging up her laundry, hordes of children running down the never-ending alleyways, and deafening traffic during rush hour.
A wonderful heritage
Palermo has some of the most beautiful churches in Italy, reflecting the chain of rulers who’ve dominated the city (and its sunny bay).
The biggest Cathedral, for example, has a Catalan Gothic porch, Geminated windows, and a Baroque dome. Whereas, with its red domes, the St John of the Hermits church is more reminiscent of a mosque than a Christian building.
The Palatine Chapel
The jewel of the city is, undoubtedly, the Palatine Chapel. Right in the heart of the Royal Palace, this stunning chapel is sumptuously decorated with a series of mosaics, carved wood and marble.
Monreale Cathedral
Set against a mountainous backdrop, it’s definitely worth visiting the Benedictine cloister in the Monreal Cathedral, just 10km from Palermo. Rich and poor, Italian and Oriental, this city of a thousand faces is not one to be missed!
Explore the city and its surroundings
Our favorite hotels in Palermo
Villa Lampedusa
Palermo
Palermo
Located in the Pallavicino neighborhood, you’ll find comfort and tranquility in one of the rooms at this property, housed in a historic 18th-century Italian residence. A beautiful setting for a relaxing stay.
La Martinica
Palermo
Palermo
A great location: right on the beach with rooms offering ocean views and a pool where you can enjoy sunny days. You'll have easy access to downtown.
San Paolo Palace Hotel
Palermo
Palermo
In the heart of Palermo, right next to the beach and just a short walk from the city’s historic districts. Perfect for exploring Palermo on foot, and close to the central train station if you’d like to explore the surrounding area!
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