The island of Sicily is a truly magical place. It combines Italian passion and love for beauty with Sicilian pride and boundless hospitality. Palermo can be called the pearl of Italy.
Palermo is the capital and heart of Sicily. The city is located on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Today, it is here that you can see the grandeur and beauty of Italian architecture. Speaking about the culture of the country, one cannot but tell about the limitless variety of attractions that can be seen in this city.
Teatro Politeama Garibaldi
One of the city's main attractions is the majestic theater of Politeama Garibaldi. The architectural monument belongs to neoclassicism and is located on the Ruggera Settimo square. The theater building has a semicircular shape. The huge entrance is located under a monumental arch, decorated with a bas-relief attic and a composition of bronze sculptures. In 2000, the theater was restored and transferred to the Museum of Modern Art. The Pompeian style, which the architect chose, recalls the power and influence of the emperors of the Roman Empire.
Teatro Massimo
The second most beautiful, but not grandest, building is the Massimo Opera Theater, located in Piazza Verdi. The architectural structure is one of the most famous and greatest not only in Sicily, but throughout the world. The neoclassical style in which the building was built is reminiscent of the architecture of ancient Greek temples. The auditorium, made in the style of the last Renaissance, can accommodate more than 3000 people. The theater is stolen by busts of great composers and sculptures of lions.
Church of San Giuseppe dei Teatini
The Church of San Giuseppe dei Teatini is one of the most magnificent churches in Sicily, a pearl of the unique Sicilian Baroque. Located at the intersection of Maqueda and Vittorio Emanuele Streets, the building dates back to the early 17th century, and its tranquil style emphasizes the elegance of the building. In 1943, Palermo was bombed by American troops and part of the building's architecture was destroyed. At the moment, everything has been restored, including the ancient frescoes.
Church of jesus
One of the most beautiful churches in Palermo is the Church of Jesus, located in the Piazza Professions. The external decoration of the church does not amaze with grandeur and beauty, but getting inside, you understand that such beauty cannot be found anywhere else. An abundance of colored marble mosaics, ancient bas-reliefs and paintings - all this makes an indelible impression on visitors.
Capuchin catacombs
The Capuchin Catacombs are one of the darkest and most terrifying places in all of Italy. Here you can feel the taste of death and visit the other world. Currently, this site is a burial site in which the remains of more than 8,000 people are buried.
In addition to all of the above, there are many churches and chapels in Palermo. Their number is more than 290. The story of a man in the street and his photos will never convey the entire atmosphere and beauty of the buildings, therefore, when planning your vacation in Palermo, you must definitely visit these places and see them with your own eyes.
