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Sicily Palermo is a beautiful city in Italy, located within the Sicily region, in the province of Palermo, being the capital of both the region and the province at the same time. The history of Sicily Palermo can be traced 2,700 years ago, when it was founded by the Phoenicians. Now, Sicily Palermo is one of Italy's most beautiful and famous cities. According to the 2011 census, Sicily Palermo has a total population of 654,121 residents and spans on a total area of 61.4 square miles (158.9 sq km). Sicily Palermo is an important tourist attraction, as it provides numerous recreational and cultural opportunities.

Top Attractions within Sicily Palermo

The Palermo Cathedral is the most important cathedral and church in Sicily Palermo. The numerous architectural styles combined in this cathedral make it truly unique. Other noteworthy religious sites and churches in Sicily Palermo include San Giovanni degli Eremiti, Chiesa della Martorana, San Cataldo, San Giuseppe dei Teatini, and Santa Maria dello Spasimo. However, there are many more churches than the ones mentioned here.

Palazzo dei Normanni is one of the most representative buildings of Sicily Palermo. The palace is a fine example of Norman architecture, being one of the most beautiful palaces in Italy at the same time. The palace is home to the famous Cappella Palatina and is the seat of the Sicilian Regional Assembly. Other palaces in Sicily Palermo you could visit include Palazzo Chiaramonye and Palazzo Abatellis.

Zisa and Cuba are two amazing castles in Sicily Palermo that the kings of the city used for hunting. Both of them date back to the 12th century. The Zisa is now home to the Islamic museum. The Cuba has its own artificial lake and park.

The Regional Archaeological Museum (Museo Archeologico Regionale) is an important cultural institution in Sicily Palermo, being also one of Italy's main museums. The museum puts on display numerous archaeological findings and remains from many civilizations, including Carthaginian, Roman and Hellenistic. It is also home to all decorative parts from the Sicilian temples of Selinunte and Segesta.