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Italy\u2019s fifth-largest city is located on Sicily. Palermo, the island\u2019s capital, is one of the country most important places in more than one way. Not only is it Sicily\u2019s political centre, its historical, cultural and architectural heritage holds its own against the largest, most popular cities of arts. Medieval Arab-Norman influences dominate the cityscape to this day. Countless churches and palaces, most of them arranged around central squares such as Piazza Pretoria and Quattro Canti, both surprise and impress due to their vastness, variety and uniqueness. The city of arts Palermo is one of those places where you can discover something new, almost magical, during every visit. We show you the must-sees for your next holiday. First off, however, let\u2019s take a look at the city\u2019s riveting history.<\/p>\n

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Palermo\u2019s history between economic and cultural centre<\/strong><\/p>\n

The nearby Addaura cave suggests first human settlements in the region around 8000 BC. You can see corresponding finds in the city of arts\u2019 Museo Archeologico. Palermo itself was founded by the Phoenicians in the 8th<\/sup> century BC as a trade hub. The city was likely called Ziz (\u201cThe Flower\u201d), probably due to the fertile soil. Even though Palermo was never ruled by the Greek, they actually gave it its current name: P\u00e1normos, the \u201cwide haven\u201d. The Romans conquered the city during the First Punic War and allowed it to thrive. The Vandal conquest and subsequent East Roman recapture initiated Palermo\u2019s loss of significance. Muslim rule, however, became the catalyst for an unprecedented boom. You can still see traces of this era today. Named capital of the emirs on Sicily in 831, Palermo was Europe\u2019s third-largest city for some time and a flourishing trade centre.<\/p>\n

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The Norman conquest in 1072 and subsequent Hohenstaufen regime resulted in the construction of several churches and palaces that are still among the most important sights of the city. Some buildings and structures were even declared UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/a> in 2015. Charles of Anjou moved his kingdom\u2019s capital to Naples. Palermo became more and more impoverished eventually leading to the bloody Sicilian Vespers. Frequently changing rulers set in motion a major loss of significance over the following centuries. Heavily affected by wartime bomb raids, Palermo saw a massive influx of new residents from rural areas leading to the construction of numerous poor buildings. Furthermore, the city was the site of violent Mafia wars. Mayor Leoluca Orlando\u2019s mandate saw somewhat of a revitalisation of the public and cultural life in more recent years.<\/p>\n

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Palermo\u2019s churches<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Norman rule in particular saw the construction of numerous churches in the city of arts Palermo. Listing them all would go beyond the scope of this article. Here are some houses of prayer you must visit:<\/p>\n