Palermo

Palermo is the capital of Sicily and the center of Palermo province. It is a very busy city like any other capital. It is a very populous city and it is considered to be the most beautiful one in Italy. There is located the main international Sicily airport here and this fact adds more touristic bustle to Palermo.

Palermo became the capital of Sicily due to the Norman Empire. It happened in the 9th century A.C. The Norman Palace is the main remarkable city’s place of interest left by the Normans.

Palermo is more than 2600 years old. It has grown and has devoured its outskirts and settlements. One of the most popular is Monreale. It is famous for its Cathedral with a unique mosaic.

Palermo is a nominal capital of Sicily. The main trade and economical center is Catania. But the Sicilians have chosen Palermo to be the capital of Sicily because of its unique architecture.

Palermo isn’t an ordinary city with its special city environment. It is the city where to live in the center is cheaper than in the outskirts. The reason is that during the Second World War Palermo was practically ruined and there was no means to rebuild it. So new apartment houses were built on the outskirts. Now the center of the city is under a great reconstruction and soon the situation will be changed.

Palermo province is well-known for its resorts. There is located the second main beach center of Sicily Cefalu. Mondello is also a famous resort popular among the citizens of Palermo.