Palermo, Italy

Capital of Sicily, Palermo is a city very different from the rest of Italy. To visit Palermo is to venture into the heart of the history of Sicily, its unique atmosphere and the culture of its inhabitants.

Founded around the 8th century B.C. by Phoenician traders, it has a complex history and has seen many civilizations pass through: Roman, Arab, Norman, Byzantine, French and Spanish! Palermo is a city that can be discovered on foot. It has a gigantic historical centre, streaked with narrow and dark streets that lead as well to sumptuous palaces as to monuments in ruins. From the Norman Palace to the famous Mondello beach, dozens of monuments await you. As for gastronomy, Palermo is a «must-see» for those who love street food.