Palermo, Italy is a city where ancient traditions, vibrant markets, and stunning architecture come together in a powerful ...

Built by the Normans beginning 1184, the Palermo Cathedral is a must-see for the many architectural styles incorporated into its façade. Altered throughout the centuries since its inception, the ...

If you're feeling lucky, head over to this racetrack surrounded by 17th-century French classical-style buildings. Considered one of the best racetracks in the world, the Palermo Hippodrome opened in ...

This article is more than 3 years old. With its checkered history dating back more than 2,700 years, Palermo is a melting pot of history, architecture and food. For many, this is a jumping-off point ...

Just two miles from mainland Italy across the Strait of Messina, the island of Sicily has such a rich, distinct identity, it can feel like an entirely separate country. This identity has been shaped ...

The Sicilian city is using millions of euros seized from crime bosses to fund regeneration – though the scars of the Cosa Nostra may never fully heal Every city, at some stage in its history, reaches ...

Contemporary art is nothing new in Palermo. Artists like Manfredi Beninati and Jenny Saville, along with a bevy of curators and critics, have called the city home for decades because it’s the perfect ...

We meet the young people drawn to the Sicilian capital by its anarchic appeal and opportunities for a new politics. Palermo. Photo by Acido Nucleico. Palermo is a frontier city caught between South ...