Palermo, the capital of Sicily, is a city with unique charm, a crossroads of civilizations and cultures that over the centuries have left an extraordinary artistic and monumental heritage. The historic center, one of the largest in Europe, is home to Arab-Norman palaces, Baroque churches, historic markets, and UNESCO sites such as the Norman Palace and the Palatine Chapel.
Overlooking the Mediterranean and surrounded by natural landscapes, Palermo offers cultural, food and wine, and seaside experiences, combining tradition and contemporary liveliness. It is an ideal destination for authentic, dynamic, and seasonally adjusted tourism, capable of revealing the deepest soul of Sicily.
Looking for the perfect selfie
“...but first, let me take a selfie”. Your best smiles in pictures can tell a lot about your holiday. Let's go [...]
THE LEGEND OF SICILIAN MOOR’S HEADS
The Moor's heads are symbolic of Sicily and are recognised all over the world. They are elegant hand-painted ceramic decorative [...]
HOMEMADE FRESH SAUCE
Freshly produced homemade sauce is the secret recipe that makes every Sicilian dish so special. From arancine (or arancini?!) to [...]
Botanical Gardens in Sicily
Botanical gardens are places dedicated to preserve biodiversity. Here you can learn something about environmental protection and about the plant [...]
From the south-east to the north-west of Sicily: the live nativity scenes
During the Christmas period, Sicily offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy its many live nativity scenes. They have the perfect [...]
Not only sea: Sicily lakes
Sicily is surrounded by many small watercourses, they represent a very important resource for watering this dry land. That's why [...]
Western Sicily wines
Getting lost among the flavours of Sicily is very easy. Here is a guide to help you find your way [...]
