PALERMO & NW SICILY Accommodation
Palermo the capital of Sicily is full of extravagant baroque palazzo and sumptuous churches, grand hotels and the opera house Teatro Massimo is the second largest in Europe. It’s dozens of street markets and architectural influences from Morrocco bustle gives the city an almost oriental atmosphere.
Palermo is a puzzling, fascinating unconventional city and is once again like many of the large cities in Italy, unique. The city has not been cared for because of the dark forces at play for control of the city in the past so a lot of its once beautiful buildings are now suffering decay and fading grandeur. However this also gives Palermo a charm of its own.
There is so much to discover driving out of Palermo in North Western Sicily. Drive down to the beachside suburb of Mondello which has lovely 18th century villas and head out to the beautiful cathedral at Monreale. Stay at our lovely relais in Trapani and see Erice and the greek ruins on your way to Agrigento.
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IN PALERMO WE RECOMMEND....
The old city centre is like a living museum. I got to know Palermo on the back of a scooter which was a fabulous way to wind around the intricate streets and markets. Stay in our 13th Century Palace Apartment to feel the old style of Palermo or if you preference is modern see our Stylish B&B above. Opera and culture is big here with a beautiful opera house in the heart of the city.
We can tell where to go to see the interesting architecture and the fabulous mosaics that show the eastern Moroccan influence in Sicily....Find out which Caravagiio was stolen...Where to see the Marionettes and what is la Vucciria? All these interesting facts about this exciting city are supplied by Passion for Italy.
WHAT TO SEE IN PALERMO
When you Sign up as a Client with Passion for Italy we will give you a guide of what to see in Palermo and a list of the best shops for clothes and leather goods.