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Palermo, the capital of Sicily, is a city that can offer many attractions thanks to its historical, artistic and cultural heritage. Streets, squares, alleys: convey a long and glorious past, in which different cultures and peoples have left valuable evidence of their passing.
Founded by the Phoenicians, the city was sought after and colonized by both the Greeks and the Romansthe fall of Palermo was first conquered by the Byzantines, then by the Arabs and finally by the Normans and the Swabians, becoming the capital of the Kingdom of Sicily under Frederick II. Angevins, Aragonese, Spanish and Bourbons were the rulers who reigned over the city until the unification of Italy. Plentiful are the traces of art produced by these civilisations over the centuries: the Cathedral of Monreale, the Palazzo dei Normanni, the the botanical garden, just to name a few; the enchanting beauty of the seaside resorts such as Mondello and Sferracavallo, and also , theaters, museums and places of worship that enrich the cultural heritage of the city.
Palermo is also a useful starting point if you want to reach other destinations in Sicily: the city is well connected with the provinces of Catania, Messina and Trapani, thanks to a system of highways that make the journey easier. Thanks to the port and railway system you can reach the most beautiful seaside resorts in Sicily and the islands of the archipelago.
the port of palermo
Via Francesco Crispi, Palermo
Palermo
Via Francesco Crispi, Palermo
Naples - Palermo
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| daily departures from 1th January to 31th December | ||
| route | departure | arrival |
| Naples - Palermo | 20.00 | 06.30 |
| Palermo - Naples | 20.00 | 06.30 |
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| extra departures from 1th to 30th august | ||
| route | departure | arrival |
| Naples - Palermo | 09.00 | 19.00 |
| 21.00 | 07.30 | |
| Palermo - Naples | 09.00 | 19.00 |
| 21.00 | 07.30 | |
Civitavecchia - Palermo
| departures from 27th May to 12th September | ||
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| route | departure | arrival |
| Civitavecchia - Palermo | 19.00 | 09.00 |
| Palermo - Civitavecchia | 19.00 | 09.00 |
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