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Due to its strategic position, Palermo has been an important commercial and cultural crossroads between East and West for centuries.

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Mondello, Palermitans' beach par excellence 1

Mondello, Palermitans' beach par excellence

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The Puppet Opera: a popular Sicilian tradition 2

The Puppet Opera: a popular Sicilian tradition

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Palermo's botanical garden: a paradise for the eyes and for reconnecting with nature 3

Palermo's botanical garden: a paradise for the eyes and for reconnecting with nature

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Vucciria, Ballarò and Capo: street food in Palermo's historic markets 4

Vucciria, Ballarò and Capo: street food in Palermo's historic markets

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Discover Palermo's most beautiful churches! 5

Discover Palermo's most beautiful churches!

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The Capuchin Catacombs: a place where the living and the dead meet 6

The Capuchin Catacombs: a place where the living and the dead meet

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The Palatine Chapel: the treasure inside the Palace of the Normans 7

The Palatine Chapel: the treasure inside the Palace of the Normans

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Piazza Quattro Canti: the very centre of the city 8

Piazza Quattro Canti: the very centre of the city

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Palermo's must-see theatres: Teatro Massimo and Teatro Politeama 9

Palermo's must-see theatres: Teatro Massimo and Teatro Politeama

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Palermo Cathedral, the city's historic and artistic heritage 10

Palermo Cathedral, the city's historic and artistic heritage

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