Palermo At one time an Arab emirate and seat of a Norman kingdom, Palermo became Europe’s grandest city in the 12th century. Today the city is a gateway to Sicily and retains some of its historical charm. Attractions include the fortress palace of Palazzo dei Normanni (Norman Palace) once a medieval court and today the seat of the Sicilian Parliament, the Cappella Palatina (Palpatine Chapel), covered in Byzantine-influenced mosaics and the Church of San Giovanni degli Eremiti which, now deconsecrated, is one of Palermo’s most typical monuments to the Norman domination.
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Classic Sicily
8 days 7 nights
From £2,595
The Mediterranean’s largest island, Sicily, is as culturally rich as it is beautiful
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Sicily: Normans in the South
6 days 5 nights
From £2,695
Delve into Sicily’s unique history, including the architecture of the Normans, the legacy of Byzantine artisans, and the enduring Arabic influence on Sicilian cuisine
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