A city of Phoenician origin, then ruled by Romans, Arabs, Normans and Swabians, it shows evidence of its glorious past everywhere you look.Arabic and Norman styles blend with baroque and modern in a mixture of rare beauty that inspires wonder.This coastal metropolis, one of the largest in Europe, enchants with its colors, aromas and tastes that conquer the senses and enliven the streets.
A walk on the beach
Mondello beach is one of the most beautiful in Sicily, from spring to autumn it offers safe swimming also for non-swimmers and children.The white sand is a palette for the sea, the sun and the clouds, which paint an endless palette of colors, from turquoise to emerald green.Colors that remain in the memory.A walk along the embankment, under tall seaside pines, between palm trees and scattered houses in the Art Nouveau style, will allow us to put our thoughts in order, chat, go for a run or simply inhale the blessed aroma of the sea.
Street food and vintage markets
In the rating compiled by the American network Virtual Tourist, Palermo ranks 5th among the best producers of street food in the world.In the intertwining of the alleys, you can discover many sensations: among the stalls full of colorful goods, the people of Palermo often eat food prepared on the streets, biting with their hands. Panelle e cazzilli, pane con la milza, sfinciuni, stigghiole, polpo bollito are just some of the signature dishes that have made Palermo one of the street food capitals of the world.
Baroque in Palermo
The Arab-Norman route of Palermo will certainly lead us to places of extraordinary beauty. Palermo's most emblematic Baroque building is probably the Chiesa del Gesù, better known as Casa Professa. It stands on a rise full of dark ravines, where, according to tradition, the hermit saints once found refuge and where early Christian catacombs can still be found.
