Next to the Cathedral, the Palazzo dei Normanni houses the jaw-dropping Palatine Chapel, with its shiny Byzantine mosaics.
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The Cathedral is a marvelous mix of different architectural styles – Norman, Arab, Romanesque, Byzantine inside, the ancient tombs of some of the most important sovereigns of the city (such as Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor) can be observed. Palermo is rich in beautiful Baroque churches, often hidden within the labyrinth of streets adjacent to via Maqueda, via Roma and via Vittorio Emanuele.
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The most interesting monuments and sights are located in the historical center. Elegant villas and gardens, colorful markets displaying the freshest fruits and vegetables or fish, amazing Norman and Arabic architecture and mosaics, typical narrow streets in the city center and their atmosphere under the amber lights of the evening, delicious local food… A thrilling experience indeed, that’s why we worked to find the best villas in Sicily with swimming-pool in the city and its surroundings. The city of Palermo is an outstanding evidence of the multi-cultural soul of Sicily: its monuments, ancient buildings, historical neighborhoods and traditions tell the long and fascinating story of the whole island, from the Prehistory to the glamorous “Liberty” era at the end of the Nineteenth century.