Palermo City Breaks

City Breaks in Palermo - A City of Unique Traditions and History
The city of Palermo is located in the north-west of Sicily and is known for its rich history, culture, architecture and gastronomy. Founded over 3000 years ago, it still has traces of influences from the Phoenicians, Ancient Greeks, Byzantines and Romans. As the capital of Sicily, it is also the island's largest city and sits in a wide bay beneath the commanding Monte Pellegrino. A Palermo city break will find a fast paced vibrant city with a host of entertainment and amenities but also a wealth of amazing architecture and sightseeing opportunities. The crossroads of Quattro Canti mark the true heart of the city and a stroll from here will encounter many wonderful historic sites. These include the Norman built Palazzo dei Normanni and the uniquely ornate baroque style Cathedral. 

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City Breaks in Palermo - A Rich Mix of Architectural Style
Other must see sightseeing includes the Capucin Catacombs which houses over 8000 mummified bodies dating back to the 16th century offering an eerily unique experience for all. Palermo has some of the oldest and most spectacular churches and chapels in Italy where churchgoing is as important as ever for the local community. The San Giovanni degli Eremiti is an amazing blend of Arabic and Gothic styles and boasts five gleaming ochre domes that can be seen across the city. A Palermo short break should also visit one of many intimate and intriguing museums which highlight a heritage of local customs and folklore, medieval art or even a journey underground through the city sewer system. 

Palermo City Breaks - The Ideal destination for Lovers of Fine Food
To sustain you through a day of frenetic sightseeing, try some fine Sicilian cuisine. There are many family run trattoria offering the freshest pizza and pasta in Italy and the seafood is always superb. Shopping in Palermo is more relaxed than most other major Italian cities; however there is a good range of handicraft shops and department stores and the Vucciria open air fresh food market is a vibrant and exciting place to visit. A Palermo city break will undoubtedly enjoy typically warm and sunny weather perfect for days out in the countryside or by the sea.