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Palermo is a city full of contrast, filled with all kinds of history and culture that can be seen at the corner of every street, signs left by the populations that have ruled the island down through the centuries. Greeks, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans, Swabians and the Spanish have all left an artistic and architectural heritage that makes up Palermo's characteristic setting.
In addition to the pretty old city center, we also suggest you spend some time visiting the city's wonderful surrounding area. |
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| the old city center |
Palazzo dei Normanni and Cappella Palatina
Palazzo dei Normanni is a majestic palace that was built by the Arabs and then added to and embellished by the Normans. Inside there is a large marble staircase, towers, a magnificent throne room and the wonderful Capplella Palatina chapel. The chapel is a unique architectural treasure due its wonderful mosaics, some of the best in the world. They decorate the interior of the chapel and depict scenes from the Bible. |
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Puppet Museum
The Puppet Museum is home to the most important collection of typical Sicilian puppets ("pupi") and some scenery equipment used in the puppet shows. There are 3500 items to be seen, including "pupi", hand puppets and marionettes that come from all over the world. They are handmade, according to some ancient craft techniques. |
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Castello della Zisa
This splendid Arabesque building dates back to 1175. The castle is also home to the interesting Islam Museum.
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The Duomo in Monreale
This cathedral in Monreale is about 10 km from Palermo. It is built in a mix of styles that is so typical of Sicily: Byzantine, Arab and Romanesque styles all combined together to produce a priceless architectural result. The interior is decorated with several golden mosaics that cover the huge nave. They depict scenes from the Old and New Testament. |
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Mondello
This town is famous for its Liberty-style villas, white sand and crystal clear waters. Mondello beach is about 10 km from Palermo and is everyone's favorite destination at the weekend. |
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Monte Pellegrino Reserve
The Monte Pellegrino Reserve spreads over 1000 hectares and is protected by high rocky cliffs: There are several typical local flora and fauna species inside the Reserve. The sea caves and the wonderful garden that is part of the Real Tenuta della Favorita estate are also sights to be seen
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By car
After leaving the Catania-Palermo motorway, take Viale Regione Siciliana in a North-West direction. Cross over Piazza Einstein and carry on down Viale Leonardo da Vinci. Turn right into Via Migliaccio and then left into Via Campolo. Carry on down Via Giovanni Battista Lulli and then turn left into Via Malaspina. Turn right into Via Notarbartolo and then into Via Duca della Verdura. Turn into Piazza Carlo Giachery and then right into Via Albanese. The hotel is at number 34.
By plane
To reach the hotel from Palermo's "Giovanni Falcone" Airport, you can book our pick up service, take a taxi or use public transport. The shuttle bus will take you close to Piazza Crispi (also known as "Piazza Croci"): from there, go on foot to Via Borrelli, turn right into Vicolo Ucciardone and then left into Via Enrico Albanese where you will find the hotel at number 34.
By train
From the Central station you can get to Hotel Ucciardhome by taxi or by public transport, taking the bus to Piazza Crispi.
By ferry
From Palermo Harbor you can get to the hotel on foot in about 5 minutes. From Via Crispi turn into Piazza Ucciardone and then turn left into Via Enrico Albanese. The hotel is at n° 34. |
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