"I have never manifested a trip as precisely as I did my winter escape to Palermo. I have had the image of the city skyline taken from the summit of Palermo's cathedral as my screensaver for a year, and when I finally arrived at the top after climbing up those (many) steep steps, the view was as magical as I had expected."
"Sicily's capital city has experienced a gradual increase in tourism over the past few years, following its designation as the Italian Capital of Culture in 2018. Once a destination where holidaymakers would only land and soon escape to the nearby and wonderful beaches of Cefalù, the city has now gained popularity and is finally receiving the recognition it has always deserved."
"Unlike some other famous towns in southern Italy, such as Lecce, which tends to be empty during the winter months, Palermo is a city whose light is never dimmed, regardless of the month of the year or the weather forecast. If the city is a fabulous point of entry for a summer road trip through the island, it's even better as a weekend getaway during the colder months, filled with art, history, winter sun, and plenty of very good food."
"Palermo offers numerous lovely hotels to spend a few days, as well as many great Airbnb options to truly immerse yourself in the city like a local. However, if Venice is famous for its enchanting palazzos and Milan for its ultra-modern skyscrapers, Palermo's architecture is all about the iconic Liberty style, an Italian variant of Art Nouveau that characterises some of the most stunning buildings in the city, including the renowned Villa Igiea and the historic Grand Hotel et Des Palmes."
A longtime screensaver image of Palermo's cathedral skyline culminates in a climb to the summit, delivering a magical panoramic view after many steep steps. Palermo has experienced rising tourism since its designation as the Italian Capital of Culture in 2018, evolving from a brief stopover for beachgoers to a recognized destination. The city remains lively throughout the year and works especially well as a winter weekend escape offering art, history, mild sun and excellent food. Palermo juxtaposes grand palaces, bustling market streets, tagged walls and the scent of braised chestnuts. Iconic Liberty-style architecture appears in landmarks such as Villa Igiea and the Grand Hotel et Des Palmes, while hotels and Airbnb options support authentic, local-style stays.
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