PALERMO
Introduction
Nestling on the protective flank of Monte Pellgrino with Monte Alfano to the east, Palermo lies in a natural amphitheatre
called the Conca d'Oro(Golden Shell). Against La Cala harbour, the setting is beautiful and the city, a mix of oriental and European,
is without equal despite reduced circumstances. The architecture, ranging in style from Arabic to Norman, Baroque and Art Nouveau,
is without comparison in Sicily, making this exotic city an exciting place to explore.
Star Features
- Duomo
- Founded in 1184 by the Archbishop of Palermo, the Duomo displays many architectural styles. The exterior
shows the development of the Gothic style from the 13th-14th centuries.
- San Giovanni degli Eremiti
- Reflecting Islamic architectural tradition with bulbous domes, corner arches and filigreed windows, this deconsecrated
Norman church(1132-48) was built in the grounds of a mosque, a ruined cloister from a 13th century monastery
encloses a pretty garden.
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