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Q: What architectural styles can be seen in the historic buildings of Palermo and what are their features?

The Arab-Norman style dominates the Palatine Chapel and the church of San Giovanni degli Eremiti with dome-halves. The Baroque facades of Jesu Church combine the sculptural decoration of Serpotta. Quatro Kanti represents the Sicilian Baroque with allegorical statues of the Spanish era.

Q: Where to go to Palermo with a child to be interesting and informative?

The Antonio Pasqualino Puppet Museum houses 5,000 traditional dolls for the Sicilian Opera dei Pupi. In the park Villa Julia with a fountain of the XVIII century you can see rare subtropical plants. The oratorio of San Lorenzo with a wooden carved ceiling amazes children with biblical scenes.

Q: Where in Palermo to take the most atmospheric photos with local flavor?

Ballaro Market with colorful counters and antique signs conveys an authentic atmosphere. In the catacombs of the Capuchins, unique “rooms” with mummies in historical costumes create Gothic shots. The view from the dome of San Giuseppe dei Teatini covers the panorama of the city to the sea bay.

Q: What little-known but amazing sights are there in Palermo?

The oratorio del Rosario di Santa Chita hides Caravaggio’s masterpieces “The Adoration of Shepherds”. The Fountain of Pretoria, nicknamed the Fountain of Shame, is surrounded by 16 marble nude figures from the sixteenth century. In the halls of the Palazzo Abatellis is kept the "Triumph of Death" - a mysterious fresco by an unknown master of quatrocento.

Q: What legends are associated with the historical monuments of Palermo?

According to legend, in the Palatine Chapel there is a fragment of the Cross of the Lord brought from Jerusalem. Legend has it that the underground passages of the Palazzo Chiaramonte lead to the treasures of the Aragonese kings. The ghost of Beatrice La Chiaramonte is said to still roam the halls of her former residence.

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Tsiza Palace

The Palace of Tsiza, otherwise it is also called the Fortress, is located in the center of Palermo on the square of the same name …

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Rizo Palace

Palazzo Riso is a regional contemporary art museum located in Palermo. It is one of the most important in the region. The archi …

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Palace of Cuba

The Palace of Cuba is the castle of the kings of Sicily in the suburbs of Palermo. It is a unique monument of Arab style. The c …

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