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Matthias Schulz
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Beautiful viewpoint crowned with a statue of Saint Santa Rosalia. Due to it's of big importance to Catholics, many people make pilgrimages to this place.
The Quattro Canti is a square framed by baroque architecture in the historic center of Palermo. The facades of the four palaces are concavely curved, divided into three parts and decorated with statues and ancient columns. In the base niches there are fountains whose fountains and statues symbolize the four seasons.
In order to get good pictures of all four parts, you should, if possible, visit the site at different times. Because each of the four parts of the facade is illuminated by sunlight at different times.
The square is particularly busy in the afternoon and evening and artists add to the atmosphere with musical performances. Particularly nice when opera singers present arias etc.
In order to get good pictures of all four parts, you should, if possible, visit the site at different times. Because each of the four parts of the facade is illuminated by sunlight at different times.
The square is particularly busy in the afternoon and evening and artists add to the atmosphere with musical performances. Particularly nice when opera singers present arias etc.
Built in Norman style from 1184, the Cathedral of Palermo is an absolute must for every Palermo visitor! This building impresses its visitors not only with its imposing construction, but also with its rich decoration inside.
For German visitors, the special fact is that, among other things, the grave of Emperor Friedrich II is located inside.
Another highlight is a visit to the roof with a panoramic view of the square in front and the historic western city center of Palermo.
For German visitors, the special fact is that, among other things, the grave of Emperor Friedrich II is located inside.
Another highlight is a visit to the roof with a panoramic view of the square in front and the historic western city center of Palermo.
The church in Monreale, which was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2015, is also well worth seeing for non-Catholics.
The very finely crafted and expressive murals represent the entire story of creation. The impressive ceiling construction alone never ceases to amaze you how people could create something like this with limited technical resources.
You should also definitely venture onto the church roof (be careful, in some places the aisles are barely 60cm wide and 175cm high). For just €6 (Sundays) it offers a breathtaking view over and into the adjacent "Chiostro dei Benedettini", as well as across southern Palermo and "Piazza V.Emanuele".
The very finely crafted and expressive murals represent the entire story of creation. The impressive ceiling construction alone never ceases to amaze you how people could create something like this with limited technical resources.
You should also definitely venture onto the church roof (be careful, in some places the aisles are barely 60cm wide and 175cm high). For just €6 (Sundays) it offers a breathtaking view over and into the adjacent "Chiostro dei Benedettini", as well as across southern Palermo and "Piazza V.Emanuele".
Very nice little church carved into the mountain. also a place of pilgrimage for believers.