Palermo coast is a region of the Sicily.
To know
Geographical notes
It corresponds to the coastal territory of the province of Palermo.
Territories and tourist destinations
38 ° 1′12 ″ N 13 ° 36′36 ″ E
Palermo coast
Palermo coast: full screen map.Urban centers
- Altavilla Milicia
- 1 Bagheria - Home to numerous noble villas, including the "Villa of the monsters" as well as a frequentation place for various artistic personalities.
- Campofelice di Roccella
- Capable
- cute
- Casteldaccia
- 2 Cefalù —
An ancient seaside village, medieval and Norman historical center, an important seaside and naturalistic destination. Included in the Unesco list of world heritage sites, it is one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. - Lascari
- 3 Palermo — The capital of Sicily, with an impressive artistic and cultural heritage enhanced by Unesco recognition. In 2018 it was also Italian capital of culture.
- 4 Santa Flavia - Municipality bordering Bagheria, with which it shares several noble villas. Here is the important Punic archaeological site of Solunto.
- 5 Termini Imerese
An ancient seaside village, medieval and Norman historical center, an important seaside and naturalistic destination. Included in the Unesco list of world heritage sites, it is one of the most beautiful villages in Italy.Other destinations
Archaeological sites
- 1 Himera (Archaeological area and Antiquarium of Himera) - Ruins of ancient Himera, of considerable historical importance since it was a colony of the ancient Chalcidese (Doric) Greeks then conquered by the Carthaginians (409 BC). The base of the temple of victory (over the Carthaginians) of 480 BC remains. and little else. Necropolis, antiquarium with finds from Himera and its surroundings and a museum dedicated to the site of Himera.
- Capo Gallo Nature Reserve
- Isola delle Femmine nature reserve
- Monte Pellegrino oriented nature reserve
- Monte San Calogero nature reserve
- Solunto
- Ustica - Island on the Tyrrhenian Sea
How to get
By plane
- Palermo-Punta Raisi Airport (Falcone and Borsellino Airport) - The airport operates national and international flights, and various connections low cost. Numerous periodic tourist flights in summer e charter.
- Trapani-Birgi airport (Vincenzo Florio Airport) - National and European flights operate from and to Trapani Birgi, both scheduled and low cost. Seasonal tourist flights in the summer.
How to get around
What see
The Termini aqueduct
- 1 Roman aqueduct of Termini Imerese, via the Roman aqueduct, Termini Imerese. Roman aqueduct partially visible along an urban stretch. However the most spectacular part is on the 1 Barratina stream where the work reaches 16 m and a length of 100 m.
Solunto
- 2 Archaeological area of Solunto, Via Collegio Romano - locality Solunto, Santa Flavia.
Full 4 €, reduced 2 € (Jan 2020). 
Tue-Sat 9: 00-17: 30, Sun and holidays 9: 00-14: 00. Archaeological site of the ancient Punic city of Solunto. 
- 3 Medieval aqueduct (Next to the railway bridge near Ficarazzi. From
turn into the Eleuterio municipal road.). This aqueduct that crosses the Eleuterio River near the mouth dates back to the 15th century and is made up of nine arches. It carried the water to the sugar cane fields which were located a short distance away. one scholar defined it as: "The only Sicilian aqueduct from the Middle Ages and the modern age still existing and the first aqueduct for industrial purposes; it is among the most magnificent aqueducts in southern Italy.".
Full 4 €, reduced 2 € (Jan 2020). 
Tue-Sat 9: 00-17: 30, Sun and holidays 9: 00-14: 00. Archaeological site of the ancient Punic city of Solunto.
What to do
At the table
Safety
Other projects
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