It was from the beginning of June that the passengers of Lisbon had another accessible European destination by air. The new call was inaugurated by Easyjet airline and reinforces the supply of seasonal routes to southern Europe, frequently biseemal.
The city concerned is Palermo, the capital of Sicily, which now is directly linked to the Portuguese capital through flights to Tuesdays and Fridays, with operation until September 23. According to the Kiosque da Aviation portal, the new connection is part of the company’s plan for summer, focused on destinations with differentiation potential and appealing characteristics for leisure tourism.
World Heritage in the city center
Palermo is known for its historical and architectural heritage, marked by a fusion of cultural influences. According to the Blog Vaga Mundos, the city is one of the main representatives of the Legacy Norman-Arab-Bizantine in southern Europe.
Since 2015, which has part of Palermo’s historic center has been classified as UNESCO World Heritage. This recognition includes the Palace of Normanos, the Palatine Chapel and the Palermo Cathedral, among other structures that show centuries of coexistence of civilizations such as Arabs, Norman, Byzantines and Latin.
Architecture as a testimony of history
The set of buildings inserted in the designation “Arab-Normanda Palermo and the Cathedral Churches of Cefalú and Monreale” is pointed as an example of coexistence between cultures and different religions. According to the same source, these monuments date from the standard period of the Norman Kingdom of Sicily (1130–1194) and reveal a unique intersection of architectural styles.
The Church of St. John of the Eremites and the Palermo Cathedral are two of the most visited places, both integrated into the UNESCO list. Climbing to the Cathedral’s terraces is one of the most sought after experiences, especially for the panoramic views of the city.
Two markets and a ‘controversial’ source
Palermo also stands out for his street markets, where the local daily life can be observed and prove specialties of Sicilian cuisine. Mercado Di Ballarò and Mercado del Capo are the busiest, although Mercado Della Vucciria is a less agitated alternative, according to the vacancy worlds.
In the historic center, Piazza Pretoria houses the source of shame, name given due to the nakedness of the figures that compose it. The source was initially commissioned for a Florentine Palace, but was eventually purchased by Palermo after the cancellation of the original purchase.
Doors, squares and churches
The Nuova door marks one of the main entrances of the city center. A few hundred meters is Quattro Canti, a square with four symmetrical baroque facades, representing seasons, Spanish monarchs and local patteroes. Writes the Vaga world blog that this intersection is a central point in the urban network of Palermo.
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Already in Piazza Bellini, the churches of Santa Maria Dell’Ammiraglio and San Cataldo reinforce the presence of the Norman-Bizantine style in the city. Both are part of the set classified by UNESCO.
European Theater
The Massimo Vittorio Emanuele Theater is another of Palermo’s emblematic points. According to the same source, it is the largest theater in Italy and the third largest in Europe, only surpassed by the opera of Paris and the state opera of Vienna.
Its dimension and acoustics make it an international reference in the panorama of opera and classical music, being one of the most photographed buildings in the city.
Nearby beaches and white sand
Despite the urban and cultural focus, Palermo is not far from the beaches. The crystal clear waters and the clear sands of the north coast of Sicily are a few minutes from the center, which contributes to the attractiveness of fate, according to the. Access to the beach can be combined with a visit to the historic center in a two -day script.
Flights for those looking for more than the sun
The connection now established between Lisbon and Palermo offers an alternative to traditional escapelas in summer. By including a destination with heritage, gastronomy, culture and beaches, the new EasyJet route joins other offers designed to capture travelers in search of diverse experiences.
It should be noted that in June it is possible to take a round trip to Palermo for less than 200 euros, with Easyjet.
While the flight on Friday, June 20, is currently costing 91 euros, the return flight, on Tuesday, June 24, costs 63 euros. Accounts made, the total price of the trip is set at 154 euros.
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