Week-end a Palermo from 343 €

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343 €

Based on 2 adults

Created: Friday, March 15, 2024 - Departure: Thursday, May 30, 2024

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Palermo, the vibrant capital of Sicily, is a city where layers of history, architecture, and culture overlap at every corner. Founded by the Phoenicians, shaped by the Arabs, Normans, and Spanish, it offers a unique mix you can see in its golden mosaics, baroque churches, and lively street markets. Wandering its streets, you’ll pass crumbling palazzi next to elegant theatres, hidden courtyards, and small shrines tucked into alley walls. It’s chaotic, noisy, and utterly captivating. Start in the historic center with the Norman Palace and its dazzling Palatine Chapel, where Byzantine mosaics shimmer in gold. From there, stroll to the Cathedral of Palermo, a masterpiece that blends Arab-Norman, Gothic, and Baroque elements in one structure. Explore the Quattro Canti crossroads and nearby Piazza Pretoria, famous for its dramatic fountain adorned with statues. Don’t miss the churches of La Martorana and San Cataldo, another perfect expression of Palermo’s Arab-Norman heritage and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Palermo’s soul truly reveals itself in its markets. Ballarò, Vucciria, and Capo overflow with fresh produce, seafood, and street food, accompanied by the singsong calls of vendors. Try local specialties like arancine (fried rice balls), panelle (chickpea fritters), sfincione (thick Sicilian pizza), and cannoli filled with sweet ricotta. In the evening, dine at a trattoria in the old town, then join locals for a passeggiata, a leisurely stroll along Via Maqueda or down to the seafront. Use Palermo as a base to discover the surrounding area: the seaside town of Mondello with its sandy beach, the dramatic cliffs of Monte Pellegrino, and the archaeological site of Segesta are all within easy reach. Whether you’re drawn by art and history, food and wine, or simply the pleasure of getting lost in atmospheric streets, Palermo offers an intense, authentic taste of Sicily that lingers long after you’ve left.

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30 May

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Mercure Hotel Palermo Centro

8.2

Very good

8165

Palermo - At 0.9 km from the centreWITH BREAKFASTVia Stabile Mariano 112, Palermo 90139

Doppia con letto matrimoniale - dependance

With a stay at Mercure Hotel Palermo Centro, you'll be centrally located in Palermo, within a 10-minute walk of Regional Archaeological Museum and Teatro Massimo. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Church of St. Mary of the Admiral and 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Church of San Cataldo.

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon. This hotel also features a television in a common area and a banquet hall.

Make yourself at home in one of the 93 guestrooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Palermo? This hotel has 700 square feet (65 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 3 meeting rooms. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

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