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".
Sicily other destinations
- Acireale
- Acitrezza
- Agrigento
- Alcamo
- Caltanissetta
- Catania
- Cefalù
- Egadi Islands
- Enna
- Eolie Islands
- Gela
- Giardini Naxos
- Lampedusa
- Lipari
- Marsala
- Mazara del Vallo
- Messina
- Milazzo
- Monreale
- Nicosia
- Noto
- Palermo
- Pantelleria
- Pelagie Islands
- Piazza Armerina
- Ragusa
- Sciacca
- Siracusa
- Taormina
- Trapani
- Valle dell'Etna
- Valley of the Temples
Palermo Italy Hotel Collection.
Our unique collection of Italian boutique hotels, small luxury hotels and resorts.
Villa Igiea Hilton Palermo
Villa Igiea Hilton - Palermo Hotels | Palermo's Villa Igiea Hilton is considered one of the most attractive hotels in the world.
Salita Belmonte, 43 - Palermo (Palermo)
Centrale Palace Hotel Palermo
Centrale Palace Hotel - Palermo Hotels | The Centrale Palace Hotel stands in the heart of the historic part of Palermo.
Via Vittorio Emanuele, 324 - Palermo (Palermo)
Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes Palermo
Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes - Palermo Hotels | The hotel has seen several important moments in the history of Sicily.
Via Roma, 398 - Palermo (Palermo)
Grande Albergo Sole Palermo
Grande Albergo Sole - Palermo Hotels | Grande Albergo Sole combines stylish contemporary interiors with the age old charm of Sicily's magnificent capital...
Corso Vittorio Emanuele, 291 - Palermo (Palermo)
Hotel La Battigia Alcamo
Hotel La Battigia - Alcamo Hotels | With a dream location on the golden beach of Alcamo, La Battigia is the perfect choice for an unforgettable Sicilian...
Lungomare Alcamo Marina - Alcamo (Trapani)
Hotel Principe di Villafranca Palermo
Hotel Principe di Villafranca - Palermo Hotels | If you'd like a hotel with a homey quality, there is no finer address than this one.
Via Turrisi Colonna 4 - Palermo (Palermo)
Massimo Hotel Plaza Palermo
Massimo Hotel Plaza - Palermo Hotels | Part of the architectural restoration and urban renewal of Palermo, the hotel has been refurbished and opened once...
Via Maqueda, 437 - Palermo (Palermo)
Casa Ruffino Balestrate
Casa Ruffino - Balestrate Hotels | Casa Ruffino is a charming bed & breakfast situated in Balestrate, a much loved Sicilian sea resort, between...
Via Madonna del Ponte, 49 - Balestrate (Palermo)
Terre di Himera Termini Imerese
Terre di Himera - Termini Imerese Hotels | Rural tourism : a great new way to experience Sicily
Contrada Villaurea - Termini Imerese (Palermo)
Palermo Italy towns in the vicinity
Osteria dei Vespri
Palermo
In the old city an elegant restaurant where to savour Sicilian cuisine with a difference.
www.osteriadeivespri.it
