Palermo is a lovely Sicilian city at the crossroads of Mediterranean civilizations of Italy.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\u200b<\/h3>\n
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The historical part of \u201cPalermo\u201d<\/em><\/strong> city is concentrated in the area called \u201cQuattro Canti\u201d<\/em>, also known as the \u201cTeatro del Sole\u201d, an octagonal-shaped square that roughly encompasses four districts: L’Alberghiera, Il Capo, La Cala, La Kalsa<\/em>. There you will find all the ancient monuments of the city and the mixed medieval and North African beauty of the typical Sicilian streets and squares. One stop of the tour is the \u201cArab-Norman Palatine Chapel\u201d<\/em><\/strong> dating from 1130-11340, located in the\u201cPalazzo dei Normanni\u201d<\/em>, which now houses the \u201cSicilian Parliament\u201d <\/em>and was once the royal chapel of the \u201cNorman King of Sicily\u201d.<\/em>
The \u201cPalatine Chapel\u201d<\/em> remains an important example of Byzantine and Saracen<\/em> architecture.Apart from the \u201cPalazzo dei Normanni\u201d<\/em>, the city of \u201cPalermo\u201d<\/em><\/strong> is full of palaces to visit or simply admire. Some are more or less well-preserved. \u201cPalazzo Gangi\u201d<\/em><\/strong> a sumptuous palace is well known for being the location where Luchino Visconti’s film \u201cIl Gattopardo\u201d<\/em> was shot. \u201cPalazzo Chiaramonte Steri\u201d<\/em><\/strong> thought to have been the seat of the Inquisition Court for over 150 years. You can discover the prison cells, covered in graffiti made by prisoners with their own blood and urine, and learn more about the horrors of torture during the Inquisition period. \u201cPalazzo Mirto\u201d<\/em><\/strong> a beautiful palace with authentic decorations and original furniture. \u00a0Another stop on this Accessible tour<\/strong> is the \u201cCathedral\u201d<\/em><\/strong>, founded in the late 12th century. It contains the tomb of \u201cFrederick II\u201d<\/em> and other rulers, and is characterized by different styles due to a long series of restorations. Built in 1700 by \u201cArchbishop Gualtiero Offamiglio\u201d<\/em> on the site of an ancient basilica founded by St George, it became a moat in the Saracen period. The cathedral is richly decorated with splendid frescoes and mosaics from the 12th and 13th centuries and features several sculptures by \u201cGagini and Villareale\u201d<\/em>, as well as the famous ‘Assumption’ by Velasquez.Later you will explore a large\u00a0open air\u00a0street market\u00a0(Capo or Ballar\u00f2)\u00a0<\/em>that captures the\u00a0flavor of\u00a0Palermo\u2019s\u00a0<\/strong>Saracen Arab\u00a0past.Then we visit the \u201cTeatro Massimo\u201d<\/em><\/strong> in \u201cPalermo\u201d<\/em><\/strong>, inaugurated in 1897, is the largest opera house in Italy and the third largest in Europe. Its immense size was the subject of controversy at the time, as people wondered whether \u201cPalermo\u201d<\/em><\/strong> really needed such an opera. It quickly became one of Italy’s most famous theaters, thanks to the quality of the plays and operas that take place here. Closed in 1974, it only reopened in 1997 after 23 years of construction accompanied by political scandals and corruption.An unmissable stop in \u201cPalermo\u201d<\/em><\/strong> is the \u201cBallar\u00f2 Market\u201d<\/em><\/strong>, one of the largest and most typical in the city. In this colorful market, you can find the best produce from all over \u201cSicily\u201d<\/em><\/strong>, including fruit, vegetables, cheese and of course fish.\u00a0<\/p>\nDiscover with our Accessible tour the wonderful city of Palermo!<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nOur tour guide will take care of your needs, making sure all the routes you will take,\u00a0will be accessible with your wheelchair or mobility scooter<\/strong>.<\/p>\nOn request, it is possible to have an\u00a0accessible<\/strong>\u00a0transfe<\/strong>r\u00a0with vehicle equipped with lift <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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