Fun facts about Palermo
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The original inhabitants of Palermo were the Sicani people, who arrived from the Iberian Peninsula.
Palermo
Italy
Palermo is the capital and largest city of the autonomous island region of Sicily in southern Italy, located on the eponymous gulf facing the Tyrrhenian Sea. A 2,700-year-old city, it is noted for its history, culture, architecture and gastronomy, playing an important role throughout much of its existence.
From the “History” section
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Palermo is surrounded by a mountain range named after the city, with the tallest peak being La Pizzuta at about 1,333 m (4,373 ft).
Palermo
Italy
Palermo is the capital and largest city of the autonomous island region of Sicily in southern Italy, located on the eponymous gulf facing the Tyrrhenian Sea. A 2,700-year-old city, it is noted for its history, culture, architecture and gastronomy, playing an important role throughout much of its existence.
From the “Geography” section
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Saint Rosalia is the patron saint of Palermo, and her feast day is celebrated on 14 July with a major procession.
Palermo
Italy
Palermo is the capital and largest city of the autonomous island region of Sicily in southern Italy, located on the eponymous gulf facing the Tyrrhenian Sea. A 2,700-year-old city, it is noted for its history, culture, architecture and gastronomy, playing an important role throughout much of its existence.
From the “Culture” section
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Palermo has a large architectural heritage, notable for its many Arab-Norman buildings, which are recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Palermo
Italy
Palermo is the capital and largest city of the autonomous island region of Sicily in southern Italy, located on the eponymous gulf facing the Tyrrhenian Sea. A 2,700-year-old city, it is noted for its history, culture, architecture and gastronomy, playing an important role throughout much of its existence.
From the “Monuments” section
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The Teatro Massimo, opened in 1897, is the biggest opera house in Italy and one of the largest in Europe.
Palermo
Italy
Palermo is the capital and largest city of the autonomous island region of Sicily in southern Italy, located on the eponymous gulf facing the Tyrrhenian Sea. A 2,700-year-old city, it is noted for its history, culture, architecture and gastronomy, playing an important role throughout much of its existence.
From the “Monuments” section
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Photo: Kiban · CC BY-SA 3.0