Sicily - Palermo
Villa Igiea Hilton Palermo Palermo (Sicily)
Considered one between the more beautiful ten hotels in the world.
The capital of Sicily, Palermo, derives its name from the Greek "panormus", meaning "all port". Through history the city has been conquered by the Phoenicians, the Greeks, the Romans and the Arabs, the civilizations of which have all left their mark, and contributed to its great architectural and cultural importance. Among the many monuments, there are numerous buildings of great significance such as Palermo Cathedral, the Norman Church of St Giovanni degli Eremiti, the Church of St Maria dell'Ammiraglio, also known as Martorana, the Church of the Magione, Palazzo Abatellis, Theatre Politeama and the Sicilian Regional Gallery. A visit to the Massimo Theatre, one of the largest and most prestigious theatres in Europe, should be on every tourist's itinerary. Many artists, poets and writers have cited Palermo in their works, amongst these are Petrarch, Dante, D'Annunzio, and Wolfgang Goethe, who proclaimed Palermo to be "a land of indescribable beauty".
Restaurants
Restaurants
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La Scuderia - Palermo
- To Palermo dipped in the green, to the center of the park of the Favorite, famous a restaurant, whose name is appropriated for the immediate nearness of the race course.
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La Taverna del Pavone - Monreale
- La Taverna del Pavone has become a point of reference and a significant place, not only in Monreale, but also in the whole Sicily.
Sicily Hotels
5 stars
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Villa Igiea Hilton Palermo - Hotels Palermo
- Considered one between the more beautiful ten hotels in the world. Surrounded by its grounds perfumed with jasmines.
4 stars
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Centrale Palace Hotel - Hotels Palermo
- The Centrale Palace Hotel stands in the heart of the historic part of Palermo.
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Genoardo Park Hotel - Hotels Monreale
- Genoard means "paradise on earth"; a name which perfectly describes that which the owners of the hotel have created here
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Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes - Hotels Palermo
- The hotel has seen several important moments in the history of Sicily.
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Hotel Principe di Villafranca - Hotels Palermo
- If you'd like a hotel with a homey quality, there is no finer address than this one.
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Massimo Hotel Plaza - Hotels Palermo
- Part of the architectural restoration and urban renewal of Palermo, the hotel has been refurbished and opened once more.
Seaside Residences
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Art Hotel Atelier sul Mare - Hotels Castel di Tusa
- The Art Hotel Atelier sul Mare rests just a few steps away from the sea in the bay of Castel di Tusa