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Capital of passionate Sicily, Palermo is a beautiful city frequently overshadowed by its more glamorous sisters Rome and Milan, but it is well worth a visit.
Hugging the dazzling blue Mediterranean Sea, Palermo is a sun soaked paradise with stunning architecture like the honey-coloured Cathedral, the byzantine La Martorana church and the eerie Catacombe dei Cappuccini. The Archaeological Museum boasts many historical treasures while the Piazzas Garraffello and Pretoria, complete with resplendent fountain, are perfect for drinking coffee, listening to live music and watching life go by.
There are plenty of flights to Palermo and hotels to suit all travellers' budgets. In the historical centre there are budget B&B’s like the Novecento, Attic 12 and the lovely Al Giardino Dell'Alloro, just a short stroll from the Piazza San Francesco. The Hotel Casa Giuditta and Le Casette offer hotel and self-catering accommodation just a stone’s throw from the ocean while in the hills outside the city just fifteen minutes by bus is the Saint Thorn Guest Club with views across glistening Mondello Beach. The four star Excelsior Palace is one of Palermo’s oldest hotels. Located near the harbour it even has its own English Garden. For all out luxury, the five star Villa Igiea Palermo complete with Greek pool overlooking the sea, nestles in the hills above Palermo.
Spend the day browsing the colourful markets that dot the city from the Borgo Vecchio and antique market in Piazza Peranni to Ballaro selling food and designer Italian clothes to La Vucciria, the most famous, selling just about everything.
As the scent of lemon groves floats down the mountain towards the sea, balmy evenings brim with the aroma of Sicilian cuisine wafting out of local trattorias, as the glittering Teatro Massimo comes to life with a programme of fiery Italian operas. It may be quieter than Florence and less showy than Venice but Palermo is a hidden Italian gem.
Did you know..?
Every November the best Sicilian puppeteers and puppet makers put on shows and present their astonishing puppets to the city of Palermo. So beautiful is it that UNESCO has declared the Festival di Morgana a unique treasury of living history. The Marionette Museum later has the puppets on display.
Palermo was once known as ‘Gerden City’ due to its many lush green and flower filled parks and gardens. Many of these now belong to private villas but some still remain.
Goethe loved Palermo and wrote about it in his travel diary ‘The Italian Journey’. He described his arrival into Palermo by sea as “the tops of trees sway like vegetable glow-worms and a haze tints all the shadows blue”.
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Set in a 19th-century building, this hotel houses 119 large rooms offering in-room movies and flat-screen TVs. This 4-star hotel is close to everything Palermo has to offer.The hotel offers a Turkish steam bath and a fitness centre, together with a lift. Business amenities include a secretarial service, meeting rooms and a business centre. A 24 hour reception, a safe and a concierge are also offered at the hotel.The rooms at the Excelsior Hilton Palermo were refurbished in 2007 and include complimentary toiletries, a private bathroom and cable / satellite channels. The luxurious and sophisticated rooms all have a mini bar, a hair dryer and a refrigerator as well as air conditioning. Internet access is also provided.The Excelsior Hilton Palermo has its own on-site restaurant, providing a convenient option for those who prefer to dine in. It offers a range of tempting options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel also has a lounge bar, a great spot for a relaxing drink after a day's sightseeing.The hotel enjoys a prime location, allowing guests easy access to a range of popular sights and attractions. Palazzo dei Normanni, Stadio Renzo Barbera and La Chiesa di Santa Maria dello Spasimo are a 10 minute drive away.more
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This tranquil 3-star hotel is situated in central Palermo, a five minute walk from Teatro Massimo Vittorio Emanuele. The air-conditioned rooms feature plasma TVs and free Wi-Fi access.The Albergo Mediterraneo offers a convenient 24-hour reception as well as a safe, a lift and a laundry service. For a fast and effortless arrival and departure experience, guests can take advantage of the Albergo Mediterraneo's express check-in/check-out facility. Guests can also profit from the hotel's room service, which is on offer at certain times.Each spacious room at the Albergo Mediterraneo features a hair dryer, cable / satellite channels and a mini bar. Private bathrooms have luxury toiletries, a shower and a lighted makeup mirror. A refrigerator and a telephone are also provided in every room.The Albergo Mediterraneo has an on-site bar where guests can enjoy an aperitif before dining in one of the surrounding restaurants.Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO) is less than a 30-minute drive from the Albergo Mediterraneo. The hotel's multilingual staff will make sure your stay is comfortable.more
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Set in the city centre, the Grand Hotel et Des Palmes offers easy access to Palermo's sightseeing and entertainment areas. It is situated less than a 10-minute walk from Teatro Massimo Vittorio Emanuele.The Grand Hotel et Des Palmes offers a convenient 24-hour reception as well as a lift, a laundry service and a safe. For added convenience, it provides a currency exchange, laundry facilities and luggage storage. For the convenience of its guests, the hotel also offers room service, which is available during certain hours.The nicely appointed rooms are all air conditioned and offer excellent views of the city. Each is equipped with a flat-screen TV, cable / satellite channels and a private bathroom. Bathroom amenities include bathrobes and a shower.The Grand Hotel et Des Palmes has an on-site restaurant, convenient for those wishing to dine in. Alternatively, there are plenty of other eating options around the hotel.Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO) is under a 30-minute drive from the Grand Hotel et Des Palmes. Stadio Renzo Barbera, Palazzo dei Normanni and Cuba are under 10 minutes away by car.more
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