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Palermo Landmarks and Historic sites

Palermo attractions: monuments and popular sights



Landmarks and Historic sites


1 Palace of the Normans

This castle, known as ‘Zisa Castle’ or ‘Norman Castle’ was finished by ‘William II’ at the time of the twelfth century. Moreover, it has been considered to be one amongst the most splendid ‘Arab-Norman...

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Address: Piazza Indipendenza Palermo
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2 Palazzo Mirto

Palazzo Mirto was the residence of the 19th century Palermitan aristocracy. At present, this historic building is open for public.  Inside the palace there is a succession of luxuriously decorated rooms including the grand...

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Address: Via Merlo, 2 Palermo (Sicile), Italy
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3 Santa Maria dell’Ammiraglio

Having built in the year 1143, this monument has been named after Eloisa dell Martorana. This person was the one who had founded Benedictine convent in the vicinity. Barouque interior is just amazing- completely covered in ‘frescoes’...

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Address: Piazza Bellini 3 Palermo
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4 Zisa

The Zisa is a beautiful castle situated in the western side of Palermo in Sicily. This is a 12th century palace which comprises of elaborate arches along the front façade along...

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Address: Piazza Gugliemo il Buono Palermo, Sicily, Italy
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