Palermo, the City of the Island
July 29, 2010
The capital of the Italian island of Sicily is well known for its ties to the Mafia, thanks to the Godfather by Mario Puzzo and the beautiful scenery around the island.
Like most of Italy, this island is full of many churches of different styles, from medieval to Renaissance. The best known are the Cathedral of Palermo, which dates from 1185, and Santa Teresa alla Kalsa, a magnificent example of Sicilian Baroque. In the Cathedral of Palermo is a heliometers formerly used to establish the exact date and time, so we can celebrate Easter.
Another old church is Santa Maria dello Spasimo. It was built in 1506. But soon became a hospital, and is now one of the best known of the island, is now a place where celebrating outdoor festivals and concerts.
The palaces and former palaces are now museums abound in the capital of the Italian island. The most prominent buildings are the Palazzo dei Normanni, an excellent example of Norman architecture, where the famous Capella Palatina. Two other houses are the Zisa Palace, in 1160 and Cuba, who were the former homes and hunting grounds of kings. Abatellis Palazzo was built in the fifteenth century and now part of the Regional Gallery.
The Regional Archaeological Museum has numerous examples of Hellenistic, Roman and Etruscan. The Teatro Massimo, the largest theater in the country, is famous for opera performances and for being one of the most beautiful theaters in Europe. Quattro Canti Square, with its decorated facades and fountains, is the most notable of this city. This place used to divide the city into four parts.
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