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Things to do in Palermo, Sicily: The Best Ancient Ruins
Palermo is an urban melting pot characterized by history and culture so diverse that it often feels conflicted. Discover an intriguing range of architectural styles, from Arabian domes to baroque buildings, and enjoy delicious cuisine that spans a variety of origins. Be sure to visit the Palace of the Normans, the Palatine Chapel and the church of St. John of the Hermits. Art and music lovers won’t want to miss the Galleria d’Arte Moderna (the “GAM”), the Salinas or an opera or ballet at the Teatro Massimo.
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1. Qanat Gesuitico Alto
2. Palazzo Drago Airoldi di Santa Colomba
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5.0 based on 96 reviews
Palazzo Drago Airoldi di Santa Colomba è annoverabile per posizione e sviluppo tra le dimore storiche siciliane più interessanti del Cassaro, l'attuale Via Vittorio Emanuele. Il recente restauro ha riconsegnato splendore alla struttura. La visita guidata permette di ammirarne l'architettura, gli interni con i soffitti affrescati e numerose opere d'arte.
Reviewed By tdyer_1999 - Rome, Italy
This was a lovely discovery in the heart of Arab-Norman Palermo, a stone's throw from the Cathedral. The palazzo was originally built in the 11th century apparently and developed in the centuries that followed. The current owner has lovingly restored the 18th and 19th century cieling frescoes and put on display an eclectic art collection comprising paintings, sculptures, ceramics as well as personal memorabilia dating back through his own family. He takes you on a personalised guided tour of the various rooms of the 'piano nobile' punctuated by historical and contemporary commentary. He is as full of character as the palazzo itself! An hour very well spent!
3. Antiche fornaci Maiorana
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
4. Catacomba Paleocristiana di Porta d'Ossuna
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4.5 based on 29 reviews
Situated in the center of Palermo, near the Cathedral, the Catacomb of Porta d'Ossuna is a big underground cemetery consisting of wide tunnels and galleries, large cubicula (private chapels) and many parietal tombs, dated back to 4th A.D., one of the oldest evidence of Christians in Sicily. Guided tours with the archaeologists of the Coop. ArcheOfficina.
5. Resti di case romane Area Archeologica Villa Bonanno
6. Necropoli Punica
7. Scavi Archeologici
8. Parco Archeologico Castello a Mare
9. Cripta di Santa Maria Piedigrotta
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
10. Castello dell'Uscibene
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
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