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.
Cefalà Diana thermal baths
The archaeological remains of Cefalà Diana constitute rare evidence of thermal baths dating back to the period of Arab domination [...]
The Palatine Chapel
The Palatine Chapel is a site that alone makes a visit to Palermo worthwhile. Begun in 1130, the year of [...]
Bagheria
Bagheria, or Baarìa in Sicilian, is a densely populated town in the province of Palermo, famous for its splendid historic [...]
From Palermo to Caccamo by bike
Sunday morning. The coffee pot is mumbling quietly on the hob, the biscotti are already carefully arranged on the large [...]
Carnival in Sicily: traditions, masks, and flavors between satire and folklore
Carnival in Sicily is an ancient and overwhelming celebration, combining gastronomy, popular theater, traditional masks, and collective rituals. From Sciacca [...]
Windsurfing in Sicily
Windsurfing in Sicily? With over 1000 km of coastline, you'll be spoilt for choice! At the end of the 1980s, two [...]
Castelbuono
A small medieval village nestled in the Madonie Park with a delightful historic centre that captivates from the first moment. Strolling [...]
Caponata (Sicilian saucy aubergine salad)
From the Spanish "caponada", the word "caponata" derives from "capone", the name given in some parts of Sicily to the [...]
The villages of Sicily, among the most beautiful in Italy
Sicily's villages, the most beautiful in Italy, reveal the face of a Sicily that is less well-known and perhaps for [...]
