Palermo is the hot passion of Sicily
Today, all those who ordertourThere is also a city in Sicily like Palermo.
During its long history, the city has seen Romans, Goths, Saracens, Normans and even the French. It was not until 1860 that Palermo became part of Italy.
Due to the multinationality of the population, the city carries a unique imprint of colorful color. It also created a true Italian atmosphere. Here are combined Hellenistic soft art and Norman coldness, French luxury and Arabic flavor.
Palermo is famous for the variety of historical sights. From the first buildings, only the very first street has survived, which leads to the building of the government palace, where the bridgehead of the Carthaginians was once located.
The city throughout history was considered not only a port city, but also a real city of art. Today there are about three hundred examples of Christian architecture. They all belong to different periods and each is a unique monument.
For example, eachtravel agencyOften includes a visit to the Catacombs de Cappuccini, which are recognized as the darkest place of religious significance. They are the tomb of the inhabitants of Palermo who were mummified. But this place is better not to visit people with weak nerves.
The city never became an industrial center. The aristocracy settled here, so that luxurious palaces, parks, gardens, theaters are as common as churches.
The first is the Royal Palace, which dates back to the 11th century. Part of the complex is now given to the Parliament of Palermo. But tourists also have something to see. The halls of the Armourbearers, Roger II, Hercules, and the Treasury are always welcome.
Of course, this is the Senate Palace. This building looks quite modest and practically not visited by tourist groups, but it is worth coming here at least to see the famous example of Florentine fountains – “Fountain of Shame”, which is named after the loose poses of people without clothes, which are depicted on it.
The Massimo Theatre is the largest in Italy. The bad fame of this place does not deter those who want to admire its majestic building, the neoclassical style generated.
If you wish, you can also explore the Chinese Palace of the 18th century, the New Gate, made under the triumphal arch, as well as the chapels.
The old center, which is still not fully restored after the events of 1937-1945, will also be useful for those interested in architecture.
The name given by the Phoenicians means “flower”. And today it justifies itself, being an inflorescence of styles, cultures, languages, peoples, which give it the liveliness of the atmosphere and the brightness of colors that combine in Italian color, which you will not confuse with anything and distinguish even at a distance of thousands of kilometers from the country.