| Palermo | ||
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| State | Italy | |
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| Region | Sicily | |
| Territory | Palermo coast | |
| Surface | 158.88 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 659.623 (2008) | |
| Prefix tel | 39 091 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 90100 | |
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Palermo is the capital of the Sicily.
To know
It is the fifth Italian municipality by population as well as the main urban center of the island of Sicily and of insular Italy.
Geographical notes
The city develops along the so-called Conca d'Oro overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. North of the city lies the Monte Pellegrino which reaches 660 m. Next to the town of Mondello we find Pizzo Manolfo.
When to go
Palermo enjoys a Mediterranean climate with the mildest winters in Europe. Summers are hot, long and dry while winters are warm, short and moderately rainy. In many areas of the city, the temperature never dropped below freezing. For example, in the Palermo-Punta Raisi weather station, the record minimum temperature is 1.4 ° C. These particularly favorable conditions make Palermo very attractive as a sunny holiday resort even in winter. In summer there is a notable drought, guaranteeing good weather conditions for very long periods. The intermediate seasons are very pleasant, often preferred by travelers. That said, excluding some excesses of summer heat, the mild climate of Palermo makes the city easy to visit in any season.
Background
The city boasts a thousand-year history and has played an important role in the events of the Mediterranean and theEurope.
| «Palermo is sumptuous and obscene. Palermo is like New Delhi, with the fabulous palaces of the maharajas and the agonizing bodies of the pariahs at the edge of the avenues. Palermo is like Cairo, with the forest of skyscrapers and gardens in the midst of which putrid hieroglyphics of shacks creep. Palermo is like all the capitals of those peoples who never managed to be nations. In Palermo corruption is physical, tangible and aesthetic: a beautiful woman, unmade, swollen with rotten moods, black nails, and yet equally, arcanely beautiful. Palermo is the history of Sicily, all the cowardice and all the heroisms, the desperations, the fury, the defeats, the rebellions. Palermo is the Spain, the Moors, the Swabians, the Arabs, the Normans, the Angevins, there is no other place that is Sicily like Palermo, yet Palermo is not loved by the Sicilians. The westerners of the island submit themselves because they cannot otherwise, they recognize themselves as subjects but would never want to be citizens. The Orientals, on the other hand, even say they are of another race: the Sicans and we Sicilians instead. " |
| (Giuseppe Fava) |
The mural paintings in the Addaura cave testify to the presence of a settlement since the Stone Age, however the city was founded by the Phoenicians between the 7th and 6th centuries BC. how Zyz. The city then called Panhormos by the Greeks it was repeatedly the target of sieges by the troops of Syracuse, but always remained in the hands of the Phoenicians.It was only during the Punic wars, after years of maritime blockade of the most important base of Carthage in Sicily, that the city in 254 BC it was conquered by the Romans and given the name Panormus becoming the main center of the island (Province of Sicily), although Syracuse it remained the administrative capital, thanks to the settlement of veterans under Augustus.
| A multicultural heritage |
 Trilingual inscription of the historic center Palermo still maintains a multicultural heritage that derives above all from the Muslim period and extended even during the Norman and Swabian ones. In fact, at the courts and in the cities of the kingdoms, Muslims, Jews and Christians coexisted without limitations to their confession. For this reason these kingdoms are considered among the periods of splendor of Sicily, which ended with the death of Frederick II of Swabia. An echo of this tolerance can be found in the street inscriptions but above all in the museums, such as in the Islamic one of the Zisa where 12th century tomb doors are displayed in Latin, Hebrew, Arabic and Greek. To date, the immigrant communities ofAfrica andAsia find greater integration in Palermo than in other cities of the Northern Italy. |
Conquered by the Vandals in 429, it passed under Byzantium in 536 and was conquered by the Saracens in 831 becoming the seat of the emirates of Sicily, as well as a commercial center and center of the cultivation of oranges and lemons. With over 100,000 inhabitants it was one of the largest cities in thesouthern Europe and was able to keep up with the metropolises of the Cairo you hate Baghdad.
| "Beautiful and immense city, with the maximum and splendid stay [...] Palermo has buildings of such beauty that travelers set out attracted by the fame of the wonders offered here by the architecture, the exquisite work, the adornment of many pilgrims found by art " |
| (Muhammad al-Idrisi) |
In 1072 the city of Palermo was conquered by the Normans under Roger I and in 1130 it became the capital of the Kingdom of Sicily. Several churches and buildings in the Arab-Norman style date back to this period; the heyday of the city continued even under the rule of the Stauffer family after Frederick II of Swabia enlarged the city where he resided. Palermo was the coronation city of many kings of Sicily and it is precisely to this circumstance that we owe the titles attributed as: "First Sedes, Corona Regis et Regni Caput».
After the Normans came the Angevins and Charles of Anjou transferred his court to Naples, the city, which suffered from high tax burdens, went into decline. The impoverishment of the Sicilian population and the abuses of the Angevin kingdom led to the revolt of the Sicilian vespers against the French. The dominion of the Aragon family and later of the Bourbons followed. Since then it has remained, with ups and downs, the capital of the kingdom. From 1816 to 1817 it was the capital of the newborn Kingdom of the Two Sicilies and subsequently became the second most important city of the same duo-Sicilian kingdom, until 1861.
In 1860 Garibaldi marched on Palermo with his red shirts, bringing about the end of the Bourbon rule and incorporating Sicily into the Kingdom of Italy.
During the Second World War the city suffered a series of bombings that devastated several blocks of the historic center and caused several civilian victims. At the end of the war the city won the title of city of the mafia due to the expansion of the mafia phenomenon which for decades held the economy and civil conscience hostage. Criminal activities have affected the so-called lot of Palermo with which a great building speculation was carried out at the expense of historic buildings, such as the Liberty villas, and urban planning. In 1992, with the mafia attacks on judges Falcone and Borsellino, the city had a sense of revival that raised its civil conscience by awakening the vitality of neighborhoods and projects. Palermo in this process of improvement is to be included the appointment as the Italian Youth Capital in 2017 and a Italian capital of culture in 2018.
How to orient yourself
Neighborhoods
Fractions
- 1 Addaura is a hamlet located south-west of Mondello and which hosts numerous recently built villas. At about 70 m a.s.l., there are some caves where remains of the Palaeolithic and Mesolithic have been found which are found in the Antonio Salinas Regional Archaeological Museum; in other nearby caves graffiti with human and animal figures from the Paleolithic era have been found. The coast of Addaura was once defended by a 15th century tower of which not much remains.
- 2 Belmonte Chiavelli it is detached from the rest of the urban fabric of the city by the Palermo ring road. To the south lies the mountain system of the Monti di Palermo. The town is located in an area of steep slope at the foot of Monte Grifone. From Belmonte Chiavelli a complete panorama of the city is visible.
- 3 Ciaculli is a locality of the Municipality of Palermo that preserves the characteristics of the typical countryside village. It is located on the outskirts of the city and has about 9500 inhabitants. It is part of the II District and together with the hamlet of Croceverde-Giardina it forms the ninth first level unit of Palermo. Nearby is Santa Maria di Gesù, another village of peasant origin. In Ciaculli the late mandarin is grown, protected by Slow Food.
- 4 Croceverde is a small hamlet or rural hamlet of Palermo. It rises in the southern corner of the Conca d'Oro plain, and has about 1100 inhabitants. It is a few kilometers from the urban fabric of Palermo, and is bordered by two neighboring towns: to the north-west Ciaculli, bordering by the road of the same name, and to the south-east Gibilrossa, a hamlet of Misilmeri, known for Garibaldi's businesses. The village is not far from the town of Villabate.
- 5 Mondello is a seaside resort, originally a fishing village, which developed around an ancient trap. Following the reclamation of the surrounding area [160], between 1892 and 1910, a garden city was built with numerous Art Nouveau villas and the Kursaal by the sea. From Mondello you can access the Capo Gallo - Isola delle Femmine nature reserve. The golden age of this place was the Belle Epoque, when the rich city bourgeoisie had the villas built in what was the newest style, the liberty.
- 6 Holy Mary of Jesus is a locality or hamlet of the municipality of Palermo. It develops around the historic cemetery of the same name. It is located at the foot of Monte Grifone, among the other villages of Ciaculli and Belmonte Chiavelli. Santa Maria di Gesù, after the construction of the motorway to Catania in the seventies and eighties, is located right at the entrance to the Palermo ring road.
- 7 Sferracavallo is another seaside resort. A seaside and tourist village, which developed around the tonnara of Calandria, it is bordered by the Billiemi Mountains and Pizzo Santa Margherita. During some archaeological excavations in the Impiso, Pecoraro and Conza caves, materials from the Upper Paleolithic were discovered. At the beginning the small community had an economy centered on the sea, over time the inhabitants also dedicated themselves to agricultural activities with the cultivation of vineyards, myrtle and sumac. Around the sixteenth century two towers were built to defend the village from continuous pirate raids; one of these two towers was destroyed to make way for the Palermo - Punta Raisi motorway. From the second half of the nineteenth century numerous summer residences were built, one of the first Palazzotto villas by the architect Giovan Battista Palazzotto around 1886, followed by others in a vaguely liberty style.
How to get
By plane
- 1 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.
- Connections
- Palermo airport is connected to the city center by the metropolitan train service Trinacria Express or shuttle buses operated by Prestia and Comandè. Trains run every thirty minutes.
- The bus, with a bi-hourly frequency, takes about 50 minutes from Palermo Centrale station and 40 from Piazza Politeama.
- 2 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. Shuttle bus service operated by Terravision and Salemi for Trapani and Palermo.
By car
FromFalcone-Borsellino Airport of Punta Raisi Palermo proceed east and merge onto the motorway 
direction Palermo and after about 25 km you will reach the city. The average travel time is about 20 minutes.
From Messina via the toll motorway 
, from Catania through the 
. From Mazara del Vallo is Trapani with the highway .
- 3 Port of Palermo (Bus 107 from the Central Station to the Crispi-Scinà stop). Those who reach Palermo from northern Italy by car may find it convenient in terms of time and relaxation to avoid the long motorways of the peninsula and use one of the so-called motorways of the sea. For example, it is very convenient as times from Milan to embark in Naples for Palermo by halving the motorway itinerary. The choice of the ferry is not based on economic reasons but only dictated, in these cases, by wanting to avoid the stress of driving or work in progress during the summer exodus on the Salerno-Reggio Calabria for example.
- Main connections of the port of Palermo:
- Cagliari (Tirrenia)
- Civitavecchia (GNV) Night crossing of about 12 hours.
- Genoa (GNV) Departure at 20.00 duration of the trip about 23 hours.
- Naples (GNV, Tirrenia) Departure from Naples in the evening around 20.30. Ferries arrive in Palermo at 07:00 the next day
- Salerno (Grimaldi lines)
- Furthermore, local (sometimes seasonal) connection services connect Palermo to Ustica, Cefalù is Aeolian Islands.
- Tunis in about 9 hours through GNV and Grimaldi.
- Tunis in about 9 hours through GNV and Grimaldi.
On the train
- 4 Palermo Central Station, Piazza Giulio Cesare. There are long-distance trains to and from Milan Central, Rome Terms, Turin Porta Nuova and other major Italian cities.
- As for regional connections, there are direct trains to the cities of Messina, Catania, Agrigento is Trapani.
- 5 Palermo Notarbartolo station.
- 6 Palermo Brancaccio station.
- 7 Maredolce station.
- 8 Giachery Station.
- 9 Fiera station.
- 10 Palazzo Reale-Orleans station.
- 11 Palermo Marittima station.
- 12 Vespri station.
By bus
- 13 Extra-urban bus terminal, Course of the Thousand (Next to the central station). The Cuffaro bus lines connects Palermo with Agrigento, Canicattì, Favara, Racalmuto, Castrofilippo is Caves.
- There F.lli Camilleri company connects with Agrigento, or with Aragon, Raffadali is St. Elizabeth.
- There Prestia and Comandé company connect with Cianciana passing by Santo Stefano Quisquina, Bivona is Alessandria della Rocca. Or with Santa Cristina Gela passing by Villagrazia, Altofonte, Rebuttone is Plain of the Albanians.
The 389 bus from Piazza Indipendenza takes you to Monreale, for timetables consult here.
How to get around
Many of the tourist attractions of Palermo are concentrated in the historic center. So it could also be advisable to walk through the streets of the center so as to be able to admire the city as well.
By public transport
- 14 Amat Palermo S.p.A. (AMAT), Via Giusti, 7 / B, ☎ 39 091350111, ☎ 39 848800817. Public transport manager. It offers special rates, season tickets and booklets suitable for tourist visits.
In Palermo there is a dense network of buses, trams and railways that help many tourists to get around every day. There urban tariff is € 1.50, while the single integrated ticket for tram, bus and metro valid for 1 day is € 5.50 (Dec 2020). The ticket is valid for 90 minutes.
By tram
In the city there are 4 tram lines that connect the suburbs to the center. Three lines depart from Notarbartolo Station and serve the western suburbs of the city. For tourists, the 1 line is certainly more useful, which from the central station connects the districts to the south passing by the admiral's bridge, from S. Giovanni dei leperosi and near the Castle of Maredolce.
- Line 1 Roccella - Central Station
- Line 2 Piazza Santa Cristina - Notarbartolo Station
- Line 3 CEP - Notarbartolo Station
- Line 4 Pollaci / Calatafimi - Notarbartolo Station
Further tram lines are planned for the future.
By subway / train
A metropolitan railway network is also expanding which, integrated with a railway link managed by Trenitalia, allows connections from the station Central Palermo with other stations in the city, in the surroundings and up to the airport Punta Raisi. By convention they are divided into 3 underground lines:
- Line A: Palermo Centrale-Punta Raisi Airport. Attention the urban rate is valid up to the Tommaso Natale station (Mondello -Sferracavallo).
- Line B: Palermo Notarbartolo-Giachery, is part of the Palermo railway ring which, once completed, will make circular runs at the modern center of Palermo.
- Line C: Palermo Centrale-Termini Imerese of which the urban stop is Brancaccio and then continue as a normal railway line.
By car
As tourists, the car is not recommended, unless you want to go hiking in the surrounding areas. To get around the center, given the chaotic traffic and the lack of parking, the other alternatives are preferable. However, reaching all the main hotels and the most renowned restaurants is not complicated given the semi-orthographic distribution of the city streets. Most hotels have parking spaces available to customers, it is better to leave your car there for the entire period of visit. Some areas are restricted to traffic, others simply impossible to get around by car (stairways, narrow alleys, etc.). On the initiative of the AMAT company there is a service of car sharing activated by subscription, keep it in mind if your visits to Palermo are repeated, especially considering that the service also has parking at the airports of Palermo and Trapani.
- 15 Carsharingpalermo, Via Giusti, 7 / B, ☎ 39 0917303010, ☎ 39 848810018. The service works by registering and signing up for a subscription. The presence of dedicated parking lots at the airports of Palermo and Trapani is interesting
You can also rent means of transport such as bicycles, scooters and cars. The public transport manager is AMAT.
What see
Property listings can be found in individual articles urban districts.
Itineraries
- Arab-Norman itinerary - itinerary among the monuments of the Arab-Norman period that make Palermo, Monreale is Cefalùworld heritage sites.
- Anti-mafia itinerary of Palermo - itinerary among the places of martyrdom of those who rebelled against the mafia.
Events and parties
- 16 Good Friday procession, Church of San Matteo.
Good Friday. Every year, the brotherhood of the church organizes one of the most heartfelt city processions that involves some of the main streets of the historic center. - Feast of Santa Rosalia (u fistinu). 10/15 July.
- Feast of Saints Cosma and Damiano, Sferracavallo. last Sunday of September. The heavy fercolo with the simulacra of the saints is carried through the streets of the village by a large number of young people dressed in white with a red handkerchief tied to the hips, one around the neck and barefoot. The party is not only religious but also civil and also includes the game ofantinna to seas, a sort of greasy tree placed on the sea.
Good Friday. Every year, the brotherhood of the church organizes one of the most heartfelt city processions that involves some of the main streets of the historic center.What to do
- Siciliandays, ☎ 39 339 6500771, @[email protected]. Visits, excursions, wine tasting, tastings and cooking classes in Palermo.
- Trekking on Pizzo Manolfo. Path of about 13 km to be covered on foot along the paths of Pizzo Manolfo with a difference in height of 500 m and a time of 6 hours.
- Equestrian trail of Monte Cuccio. Route of 30 km with an altitude difference of 1300 m, reference EOS Equestrian Center.
- Guided tours (Streets of Sicily), ☎ 39 3770872496, @[email protected]. Guided group or private tours in Palermo, Monreale, Cefalù and throughout Sicily.
Sport
- 1 Palms Stadium.
- 2 Renzo Barbera Stadium.
- 3 Paolo Borsellino Velodrome.
- 4 Diamond Fund Patti. Baseball Stadium
- 5 Hippodrome of the Favorita.
- 6 Field Lieutenant Honored, Via Giuseppe di Marco, 1.
- 7 PalaMangano.
- 8 Palasport Fondo Patti.
- 9 Municipal Olympic swimming pool of Palermo.
Shopping
Property listings can be found in individual articles urban districts.
Palermo does not have, like many cities, a real area with shopping centers, so you can make purchases in the center in the various shops.
In the center of Palermo you cannot miss the historical markets such as the Vucciria (in the neighborhood The Loggia) or I'll dance (in the neighborhood Hotel house) and the Cape market (in the neighborhood The boss). They constitute not only a place to shop on a budget but above all for the colors and human typing for which it seems to be in Middle East. Guy de Maupassant visiting Palermo he writes:
| «... what always arouses, as soon as you set foot in Sicily, the deep impression of the East is the timbre of the voice, the nasal intonation of the auctioneers in the streets. It is found everywhere, the acute note of Arabic, that note that seems to descend from the forehead into the throat, while, in the north, it rises from the chest to the mouth. " |
Within the neighborhood The Loggia between the streets to the right of the Cathedral of Palermo is the so-called Gold market, a concentration of goldsmiths and jewelers that seem to recall an Arab souk.
How to have fun
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| The Genius of Palermo |
 Genius of Garraffo The Genius of Palermo is the tutelary deity of the city, or genius loci, complementary to Santa Rosalia, patron saint of the city. It is also called Genius or Palermo. He is depicted as a mature man with a split beard, crowned and embraced by a snake feeding on his chest. Throughout the city there are several representations, of which seven are sculptures, two fresco paintings and another is a mosaic placed at the entrance to the Palatine Chapel. Probably its origins are pre-Roman, but there is no accurate mythology on the archetype of this legendary and mysterious protective deity, whose origins and symbologies are uncertain. The symbolism of the snake could have more than one meaning: it is in fact traditionally associated with earth and water, fertility, rebirth and renewal, the animal is also a symbol of prudence, antagonist of the sun, and bearer of knowledge. associated with physical strength. The archetype of the snake nourished by the Genius is indicative of the relationships with foreigners who, throughout the history of the city, produced traffic, exchanges, reshuffling and cultural transformations in Palermo. |
Shows
Palermo offers various possibilities for cultural entertainment thanks to the presence of several theaters including the Biondo Theater, the Massimo Theater and the Politeama for music and symphonic concerts and other small private realities.
There are also several jazz clubs where international but also local songs are performed as Palermo is a city where there are several jazz bands.
Night clubs
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Palermo nightlife is mainly concentrated on 4 areas in particular: Vucciria, Ballarò, Massimo (called Champagneria) and Magione. These are the four key points where flows of people usually meet to drink, eat, joke and dance. Despite being popular neighborhoods, especially Vucciria, Ballaro and Magione, at night it is possible to meet any type of person: from students, to freelancers, from adolescents to the father of a family. Like all areas where the "nightlife" is concentrated, it is certainly foreseeable that there are also risks that need to be paid attention to.
The area of the Vucciria market (Piazza Caracciolo in the La Loggia district) and that of via Calderai, constitute the nocturnal gathering of music lovers (in particular reggae and rap) who organize concerts and live shows.
Beyond these areas it is also possible to spend a quieter evening strolling through the streets of the center, along Via Libertà and perhaps moving to one of the numerous pubs in the neighboring streets.
In the summer, a large part of the city moves to the Mondello area in the evening, the city waterfront where you can enjoy a refreshing ice cream.
Where to eat
Property listings can be found in individual articles urban districts.
Palermo cuisine offers several possibilities: from street food such as panelle, sfincioni and sandwiches to fish and desserts.
Sferracavallo is a fraction known throughout Sicily for the presence of fish restaurants with fixed menus and countless courses at affordable costs.
Where stay
Property listings can be found in individual articles urban districts.
The Historical center of Palermo it is full of hotels and b & bs, however it is difficult to access both due to parking difficulties and the limits imposed by the ZTL. The offer is varied, ranging from small family-run homes to luxury hotels.
Safety
- 17 Buccheri La Ferla Hospital, Via Messina Marine, 127-197, ☎ 39 091 479203. Emergency room
Palermo is a fairly safe city during the day but can be intimidating at night, especially on weekdays in winter when there aren't many students, visitors and locals around. Although crimes against visitors are quite rare, remember that:
- You shouldn't go out alone at night, especially if you are off the streets of the center and if you are a woman;
- You should book a hotel / B & B in the city center (the areas around Piazza Ruggero Settimo, Fontana della Ninfa and Piazza Giuseppe Verdi are fine), both for safety reasons and because public transport between the city center and the suburbs is not reliable. at night. Accommodation in Palermo is quite cheap by Italian and European standards, even in the best areas.
During the day, remember the danger of pickpockets on the streets and city buses, as well as the snatching of motorcycles targeting bags, wallets and cell phones.
In summer, the city center of Palermo is safe even at night, as there are hundreds of bars and pubs open all night and many people out and about. However, don't forget to use common sense.
Driving and crossing the streets of Palermo is quite dangerous as the rules of the road are not always respected. Also remember that vehicle theft is a big problem, but, as shown by the latest figures made available by the Italian police, Palermo is safer than Rome, Naples, Milan, Bari, Catania is Turin, but if you want to avoid any risk, avoid leaving bags and objects visible or use paid parking lots.
Palermo is gripped by the problem of unauthorized parking attendants. Each free car park has a valet on "service" who will ask you for a donation. They are often "sublet" to immigrants who work on behalf of others. Many are not satisfied with a little one-off money but will also want to know how long you leave asking for more. Unfortunately, it is a well-known problem and difficult to solve given the high unemployment rate in the city and the links with local crime. Calling the local police or the police will almost certainly expose you to the risk of damage to the car. The only common sense is to pay, as it is a way to keep her safe.
Some districts of Palermo are not safe because they are particularly degraded areas of the city. The infamous ZEN neighborhood place a North Palermo it is an area undoubtedly to be avoided. Brancaccio place a South Palermo there are some attractions but it is still a run-down neighborhood where car theft or other problems are possible.
How to keep in touch
Around
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- Monreale - This city half an hour by bus from Palermo is a Unesco site thanks to the splendid Arab-Norman cathedral covered with precious mosaics.
- Bagheria - A small town east of Palermo. There are some beautiful eighteenth-century villas and a museum of the famous painter Renato Guttuso.
Cefalù, Milazzo (for Aeolian Islands), Messina, Trapani ed Enna they can be reached by regular trains. While for Catania, Taormina, Agrigento is Syracuse it is better to take the bus.
- Capo Gallo Nature Reserve —
- Barcarello - Entering from the village of Sferracavallo (Barcarello locality) you can take the beautiful and panoramic path along the coast. Ideal for those who want to take a bath in absolute tranquility, in very clean water and without going far from the city. Also reachable by bus from the center of Palermo. Also accessible by bicycle.
Itineraries
The Palermo it is a place full of destinations to visit. Using Palermo as a base by car, it is possible to visit the hinterland easily in a day. The itineraries to follow are along the coast: towards the east (A29) up Alcamo and due west (A19) to Cefalù. Other itineraries follow the roads towards the interior: SS624 towards Plain of the Albanians, SS121 verso Alia is Villalba, SS118 verso Santo Stefano Quisquina is Bivona and the Wood of the Ficuzza.
Santa Rosalia itinerary - Tourist, religious and naturalistic route of over 180 km, between the provinces of Agrigento is Palermo, to be done on foot, by bicycle or on horseback, which winds through 7 former nature reserves now absorbed by the Monti Sicani Park and 15 municipalities (Santo Stefano Quisquina, Castronovo of Sicily, Prizzi, Adriano Palace, Bivona, Burgio, Closed Sclafani, Bisacquino, Contessa Entellina, Flowery field, Lionheart, Plain of the Albanians, Altofonte, Monreale, Palermo), connecting the Hermitage in the territory of Santo Stefano Quisquina to the Sanctuary of Monte Pellegrino through the places linked to the cult of Santa Rosalia. The path, which is part of the Vie Sacre di Sicilia project, is made up of royal tracks, mule tracks, paths and disused railways. Funded by the Regional Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Mediterranean Fishing, it was officially inaugurated on 4 September 2016.
Useful information
- 18 UNESCO Visitor Center, Via Vittorio Emanuele, 353 (Next to Palazzo Riso), ☎ 39 0916116368. information on the monuments of Palermo and especially on the Unesco ones.
- 19 Consulate of the Russian Federation, Viale Orfeo, 18 (In Mondello), ☎ 39 899933912. Consulate for Russian citizens as well as for visa applications.
