Surroundings
Discover the wonders of Palermo just steps away
Our apartment on Via dello Spasimo is ideally located in the heart of Palermo's historic center. From here you can walk to the main attractions of the city.
Botanical Garden
One of the oldest botanical gardens in Italy
Santa Maria dello Spasimo
Historic 15th century Gothic church
Ballarò Market
The oldest neighborhood market in Palermo
Palazzo dei Normanni
UNESCO - Royal Palace with Palatine Chapel
Palermo Cathedral
Arab-Norman architectural masterpiece
Piazza Pretoria
The "Fountain of Shame", symbol of Palermo Baroque
Vucciria Market
Historic market in the Castellammare district
La Zisa
Arab-Norman palace and UNESCO World Heritage Site
Quattro Canti
The Baroque heart of Palermo, crossroads of the two main streets
Palermo, capital of Sicily
Palermo is a city rich in history, culture and flavours. Founded by the Phoenicians and later conquered by Greeks, Romans, Arabs and Normans, the city still bears the marks of these civilizations in its architectures unique in the world.
The historic center of Palermo, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a labyrinth of alleys, colorful markets, baroque churches and Arab-Norman palaces that make every walk a journey through time.
And then there's the cuisine: arancine, sfincione, pane con la milza, cannoli and cassata. Palermo is also one of the world capitals of street food.
Flavours of Palermo
Palermitano cuisine is an explosion of Mediterranean flavors. Here's what you can't miss.
Want to explore all this?
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