Palermo is the capital of the main Italian island of Sicily and is situated to the north. It’s enriched with its dynamic history, mixed culture, and medieval architecture. Being the largest island in the Mediterranean, it has been through uncountable influences and civilizations. From the Stone Age's first settlements to the Ancient Greeks and the many wars that followed, namely The Battle of Himera, the First Punic War and the conquest by the Romans, the arrival of Goths and the ensuing war, the Byzantine Empire and the Muslim conquest and the Emirate of Sicily, the list could go on and on. Such rich history has surely left its mark, and it is ready to be read to you on the walls and streets of Palermo.
Admire the “city of delights” for its astonishing and lavish gardens, as well as for magnificent mosques and palaces. Experience the journey through the dynamic history of different dominations as well as discover the crafts of Greek and Roman eras in medieval architecture.