Villas in Palermo

Make your next destination the stunning city of Palermo. Located in southern Italy, and known as the capital of Sicily, Palermo is the perfect destination for anyone looking for a mix of history and art. With over 2,700 years of history, Palermo was founded in 734 BC by the Phoenicians, and the city will be able to provide you with an abundant number of historical attractions, buildings and artifacts. Being inhabited by many cultures, such as the Spaniards, Greeks and Arabs, you will find that the atmosphere is extremely unique and mixed when it comes to its gastronomy, architecture and lifestyle. Located on the northwest side of the region, the city is situated on the coast of the Gulf of Palermo, facing the Tyrrhenian Sea. However, you will be able to find many hills surrounding the city, as well as the Etna just a short drive away. Being the capital of the region, Palermo has a large population of 855,285 inhabitants and it’s the fifth most populated city in Italy. This destination is ideal for anyone that wishes to be in a big city while being surrounded by art, history and nature.

The gorgeous landscape and the historical architecture of the city already make Palermo a fantastic destination. The vacation rentals you will find in the city are just as mesmerizing. You can find yourself sipping on a glass of wine while overlooking the fantastic architecture of the city during sunset. You will have the chance to splash around your private pool in a residence near Mondello. Come back home from a long day of exploration and relax in your garden with your family. There are plenty of options with villas in Palermo.

Palermo for art loversThere are plenty museums to discover in Palermo. With thousands of years of history, the city is full of art and architecture that can keep you busy for days. The Galleria Regionale della Sicilia is a regional gallery that displays numerous fine works that can be dated back to the 12th century. From religious works of art acquired in 1866 to the 14th and 15th-century works of Antonello Gagini, you could spend an entire day just visiting this establishment. On the other hand, the Museo delle Maioliche Stanze al Genio is located inside the Palazzo Torre-Piraino and it contains the world the vastest collection of Sicilian and Neapolitan majolica tiles which can be dated back to the 15th century.

If you make your journey to Palermo with your family, check out one of these locations. The Orto Botanico di Palermo was built in 1875 by the architect Leon Du Fourny and Venanzio Marvuglia. This botanical garden, one of the most notorious in Europe, is the perfect place to stroll around nature and discover the rich vegetable specimens from all over the world. You will be able to walk around the gardens and have a nice picnic on the grass during the nicer days. If you are visiting Palermo in the summer, go to Cefalu Beach with your family. Located just a short drive from the city you will find one of the regions most stunning beaches. You can spend the day swimming in the sea, making sandcastles or just relaxing on the beach.

Learn about the history of Palermo in this 12th-century establishment. Built by William II, this Norman castle is known for its superlative Arab-Norman architecture.

Dedicated to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Palermo, this complex structure will keep you baffled. The church dates back to the 12th century and since then it has been restored and modified many times.

This unique Norman building is notorious for its golden mosaics. Built-in the 12th century

This theater was dedicated to king Emanuel 2 in the 19th century, as well as being famous as the final scene of The Godfather. The largest theater in Italy and third-largest in Europe, you will be surprised by the perfect acoustics of this facility.

Do not miss out on visiting this unique and strange museum of Mummies. The charm of this place will make you forget you are walking around catacombs.

Located just a stone throw away from Teatro Massimo and in the historic center of Palermo. The restaurant provides its guests with a modern and contemporary ambiance, as well as a menu filled with reworked traditional dishes prepared with fresh and seasonal ingredients.

Located in the former Palazzo Cattolica.This is the ideal place to try out the traditional dishes of Palermo, such ass arancine, pannelle, caponata and canazzo.