Guidebook for Palermo
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Mercato Vucciria
50 Via dei Frangiai;)
Piazza San Domenico
Piazza San Domenico;)
Piazza Ruggiero Settimo
Piazza Ruggiero Settimo;)
It’s one of the oldest testimonies of the medieval walls, which stood along the borders of the city of Palermo. The architecture of the door probably dates from the thirteenth century.
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Piazza Porta Sant'Agata
Piazza Porta Sant'AgataIt’s one of the oldest testimonies of the medieval walls, which stood along the borders of the city of Palermo. The architecture of the door probably dates from the thirteenth century.
It was opened in the Thirteenth Century. In the Seventeenth Century it was incorporated in the ancient bastion of the city. On top of the door can still be seen the remains of walkways and stairs.
Via Porta Mazzara
Via Porta MazzaraIt was opened in the Thirteenth Century. In the Seventeenth Century it was incorporated in the ancient bastion of the city. On top of the door can still be seen the remains of walkways and stairs.
This church, now deconsecrated, was founded by Ruggero II in 1142. Outside the building you can see the fascinating five red cupolas, a characteristic element of Arab-Norman architecture.
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San Giovanni degli Eremiti
16 Via dei BenedettiniThis church, now deconsecrated, was founded by Ruggero II in 1142. Outside the building you can see the fascinating five red cupolas, a characteristic element of Arab-Norman architecture.
The building is the oldest royal residence of Europe, residence of the kings of Sicily and imperial seat with Federico II and Corrado IV. On the first floor is the Palatine Chapel, built in 1132.
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Normannisk Palads
1 Piazza del ParlamentoThe building is the oldest royal residence of Europe, residence of the kings of Sicily and imperial seat with Federico II and Corrado IV. On the first floor is the Palatine Chapel, built in 1132.
It's the most monumental door of the city, erected next to the Royal Palace. Built in 1583 suffered the total destruction in 1667 and in 1669 was rebuilt completely.
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Porta Nuova
475 Via Vittorio EmanueleIt's the most monumental door of the city, erected next to the Royal Palace. Built in 1583 suffered the total destruction in 1667 and in 1669 was rebuilt completely.
The construction of the Cathedral began in 1184 and additions and renovations have greatly altered the original structure.The interior with three large naves looks cold in comparison with the outside.
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Palermo Katedralen
490 Via Vittorio EmanueleThe construction of the Cathedral began in 1184 and additions and renovations have greatly altered the original structure.The interior with three large naves looks cold in comparison with the outside.
The church was built in the seventeenth century. following a baroque style that is found mainly in the frescoes, decorations and sculptures in stucco.
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Church of Saint Joseph of the Theatine Fathers
SNC Via Vittorio EmanueleThe church was built in the seventeenth century. following a baroque style that is found mainly in the frescoes, decorations and sculptures in stucco.
The Quattro Canti is the name of the octagonal square at the intersection of Via Maqueda and Corso Vittorio Emanuele. The Quattro Canti are the four architectural perspectives that define this space.
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Quattro Canti
Piazza ViglienaThe Quattro Canti is the name of the octagonal square at the intersection of Via Maqueda and Corso Vittorio Emanuele. The Quattro Canti are the four architectural perspectives that define this space.
Piazza Pretoria, also called square of Shame, because of the nudity of the statue of fountain , is just a few steps from Quattro Canti.
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Piazza Pretoria
Piazza PretoriaPiazza Pretoria, also called square of Shame, because of the nudity of the statue of fountain , is just a few steps from Quattro Canti.
The interior blends the architectural rigor with the splendor of the Baroque decorations. Flowers, fruit, leaves, animals, small “putti”, inlaid marble, contribute to illuminate the interior.
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Jesu Kirke
21 Piazza Casa ProfessaThe interior blends the architectural rigor with the splendor of the Baroque decorations. Flowers, fruit, leaves, animals, small “putti”, inlaid marble, contribute to illuminate the interior.
Ballarò is the oldest of the city markets, animated by so-called "abbanniate", boisterous calls of vendors, with their distinctive accent, try to attract the interest of passers.
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Market Ballaro
2-14 Via Dalmazio BiragoBallarò is the oldest of the city markets, animated by so-called "abbanniate", boisterous calls of vendors, with their distinctive accent, try to attract the interest of passers.
To characterize the square are many historic buildings how Palace Chiaramonte or Steri, Palace Galletti, Palace Mirto, Palace Gravina Palagonia and the church of Santa Maria della Catena.
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Piazza Marina
Piazza MarinaTo characterize the square are many historic buildings how Palace Chiaramonte or Steri, Palace Galletti, Palace Mirto, Palace Gravina Palagonia and the church of Santa Maria della Catena.
Politeama Theatre, built in 1865 architect Damiani Almeyda. The value of this construction is the exaltation of the social function of the theater as “theater of the people” with the huge hall.
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Politeama Garibaldi
2 Via Filippo TuratiPoliteama Theatre, built in 1865 architect Damiani Almeyda. The value of this construction is the exaltation of the social function of the theater as “theater of the people” with the huge hall.
The Teatro Massimo is the largest theater opera in Italy. It was built in 1875 architect Filippo Basile, in neoclassical style. The top of the building is dominated by a huge hemispherical dome.
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Teatro Massimo
Piazza Giuseppe VerdiThe Teatro Massimo is the largest theater opera in Italy. It was built in 1875 architect Filippo Basile, in neoclassical style. The top of the building is dominated by a huge hemispherical dome.
Piazza Marina
Piazza Marina;)
Santa Maria Dello Spasimo
15 Via Dello Spasimo;)
Piazza Magione
Piazza Magione;)