PALERMO

262 km
Palermo is Sicily's capital city. It is considered the economic and cultural core of this region.  Located between the Mediterranean sea and Europe.  For this motive, it was conquered by the Sian, Crates', Elemis, Greeks, Fence, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans, Swabians,  Angevins, Aragon, Spanish, and Austrians. The passage of theses populations remain still today with its monuments and ruins.  With the invasion of the Arabs, the city acquired splendour.  During the Norman rule the city achieved an economic and cultural prosperity. With the Aragon rule, the city underwent  great changes.
To visit:

• Catacombs of the Cappuccini preserve 8000 mummified bodies of Nobile clergymen that lived during the 1500's
• Botanic Gardens of  Palermo, founded in 1875. One of the most visited of Europe with an abundant floral collection

Sanctuary dedicated to Santa Rosalia, the patron saint of Palermo.