Palermo Hotels, Map & Travel Guide

A summay Sicily, Palmero is Sicily’s hub and capital and features a hectic port as well as many tourist attractions that must be seen.

Located on the well-known Sicily Island, Palermo is a busy and hectic township which lies on the northwestern coast. It is the capital of Sicily and swank some excellent architecture, museums and churches among other structures.

Wander through the meandering streets throughout the city to Piazza Pretoria which features architectural and cultural influences from Italy, North Africa, Spain and Greece. Visit the Capuchin Catacombs which contains thousands of mummified bodies, while the Fontana Pretoria overlooks the Piazza Pretoria and is known for its nude stone statues. Also see the landmark, the 16th century Porta Nuova gateway. Among the chief tourist attractions are the Norman Cattedrale and the Palazzo dei Normanni, La Martorana, Teatro Massimo and Vucciria market. Learn about the city's past at the Archaeological Museum, Museum of Ethnography and Galleria Regionale. Other sights include the medieval Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi, Castello della Zisa and the Teatro Massimo. Climb the towering Monte Pellegrino that furnishes parts of Palermo with a scenic backdrop and offers picturesque views of the city. Palermo is bounded by magnificent countryside which lures you to go summer hiking in Mount Etna or even cross-country skiing in the winter. Pamper yourself then relax at one of the sandy beaches at the up-scale resort of Mondello.

The affluent cultural heritage of Palermo is reflected by the annual events. Baroque Carnival, World Festival on the Beach, Sun Moon Film Festival, Merit Cup Windsurf World Festival, Santa Rosalia Festival, EcoVision Festival, Solmusic Festival, Verdura Festival, Kals'Art and Tutti Santi are just a few of the events.

Palermo offers a wide variety of accommodation, including hostels and campsites, at prices to suit almost all pockets, some of which includes the Mercure Palermo Centro, Holiday Inn Palermo and Hilton Villa Igiea Palermo.

Palermo Hotel and Attractions Guides

Top Palermo Hotels Hilton Villa Igiea Grand Hotel Wagner Grand Hotel Federico II Ucciardhome Hotel Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes Excelsior Hilton Hotel Quality President Hotel Mercure Centro Hotel Grande Albergo Sole Hotel Best Western Ai Cavalieri Hotel Massimo Plaza De Charme Hotel Jolly Hotel Holiday Inn Hotel Principe Di Villafranca Baglio Conca D'Oro Hotel Splendid Hotel La Torre Astoria Palace Hotel D'Aragona Residenza Hotel Politeama Palace Hotel Plaza Opéra Hotel Centrale Palace Hotel Villa Medea Hotel Garden House Deluxe Holiday Apartments Hotel Vecchio Borgo Garibaldi Hotel Hotel Porta Felice Mondello Palace Hotel Giardino Inglese Hotel Quintocanto Hotel & Spa San Paolo Palace Hotel Ambasciatori Hotel Bel 3 Hotel Del Centro Hotel Carubella Park Monreale Hotel Athenaeum Hotel Amarcord Hotel Elite Hotel Addaura Residence Congressi Hotel Hotel Posta Hotel Letizia Cristal Palace Hotel Mediterraneo Hotel Al Galileo Siciliano Bed & Breakfast Ai Cartari Bed & Breakfast Hotel Joli Gallery House Hotel Casa Giuditta Central Hotel Casena dei Colli Hotel Il Glicine - Sul Golfo Hotel O' Scia' Bed & Breakfast

Top Palermo Attractions Cathedral of Monreale International Marionettes Museum La Cuba Palatine Chapel Palazzo dei Normanni Palermo International Airport Quattro Canti Stadio Renzo Barbera Teatro Massimo Vittorio Emanuele Via Maqueda Vincenzo Florio Airport   Nearby Towns & Cities Alcamo Altavilla Milicia Bagheria Balestrate Bolognetta Carini Casteldaccia Castellammare del Golfo Cerda Cinisi Corleone Isola delle Femmine Monreale Montevago Palermo Santa Cristina Gela Santa Flavia Santo Stefano Quisquina Termini Imerese Terrasini Trabia Trappeto Villabate

Palermo Resources

Official website
http://www.comune.palermo.it

Sun Moon Film Festival Website
http://www.solelunaunpontetraleculture.com

World Festival on the Beach Website
http://www.wwfestival.com

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