Travel guide to Palermo
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About Palermo
If you are planning to pay a visit to Sicily, then Palermo is one of the best places to base yourself in order to get as much as possible out of your visit and to get access to the various different aspects of the island that make it such a great destination to visit at any time of the year. Palermo itself has some great attractions to see, and is well connected to the rest of the island, making it the ideal base to enjoy a touring holiday that takes in most of the north of Sicily.
Palermo is the main port on the northern coast of Sicily, and has developed into a major communication hub for the island and the wider Mediterranean ocean. It enjoys a great climate throughout most of the year, and is most pleasant in terms of temperature during late spring and early autumn. You can still visit during the hotter summer months, and this is definitely the best time to relax on a beach rather than walking around in the city all day.
The city has been established since pre-Roman times and there are parts of Palermo that date back more than 2700 years. This long history means that it has been heavily influenced by many different periods of rule including Greek, Arab, and of course Roman. Buildings such as the church of San Giovanni degli Eremiti boasts a blend of styles including Moroccan and Baroque and is one of the most visually arresting buildings in Palermo. Palermo Cathedral is a similar mixture of styles, having been gradually added to over the 800 years since it was begun. It is truly one of the most exceptional buildings in all of Europe, and the appropriate resting place for 5 kings.
Booking car hire in Palermo is a great idea and gives you the freedom to leave the city behind and see some of the other attractions that are on offer in the north of Sicily.
Taking the time to visit the west coast and see towns such as Marsala and Agrigento is highly recommended, while the beaches at Trapani are famous for their white sand and elegant resorts.
