Touring Palermo Sicily Posted by Lisa Marie Mercer on 30th, May 2012 Touring Palermo Sicily Noted for its colourful history, intricate architectural design, as well as its distinctive culture and culinary traditions, Palermo is the capital of the southern Italian region of Sicily. When, during the 9th century, the Arabs conquered the city, they turned it into a thriving center of Islamic culture in the Western world. Exploring Palermo's Cultural Mosaic The Normans arrived in 1072, creating what some people refer to as Palermo's "Arabo-Norman " period. All of the city's other conquerors, such as the Spanish, have left their mark in the form of art, architecture and culture. Palermo thus treats its visitors to an endless list of things to see, explore, experience and taste; a formidable challenge for even the most proficient travel itinerary planner. If you find yourself overwhelmed, engage the services of a Palermo tour guide. Touring services in Palermo come in all forms, and appeal to a variety of travel styles. Sicily Tours | Travel to Sicily
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