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Colors of Palermo - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle
The most significant and remarkable event in the cultural life of Palermo city is the World Festival on the Beach attracting more and more foreign guests year after year. The festival is held in late May. A major part of the entertaining events of the festival takes place on the territory of a scenic beach named Mondello. An essential part of the festival is a range of sporting events which engage common people apart from professional sportsmen. Everybody can show sporting abilities, skills and talents in various contests and competitions.
Discovering the architecture of Palermo from bird's eye view! Teatro Massimo, Palazzo dei Normanni, Zisa, Santa Maria della Catena, San Giovanni degli Eremiti, Stadio Renzo Barbera, all those monuments are defining the image of Palermo … 
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Palermo Cathedral, San Giuseppe dei Teatini, Villa Giulia, Catacombe dei Cappuccini, La Martorana, as well as many others, they all become the world's cultural heritage objects and remain as iconic monuments for Palermo … Open
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The brightest summer event of Palermo is considered to be the Verdura festival. Its program will be of great interest to genuine music fans. The festival engages world class musicians, rock stars and legendary jazz players as well as famous bands and dancing groups. For the period of the festival the city of Palermo turns into a huge concert stage which offers music of different trends fitting each taste and fancy. During the festival local night clubs offer exciting entertaining program as well. Tourists will find various amusement programs in bars and restaurants. Many concerts are absolutely free to visit. Some of the music concerts are held within charity events. 
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Palermo and surroundings
Reference information
Map of all churches
Cathedrals and basilicas near Palermo
♥ Basilica di S. Francesco d’Assisi, Palermo, 0 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Concatedral Santa Maria dell’Ammiraglio, Palermo, 0.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilica SS. Trinità la Magione, Palermo, 0.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Chiesa San Cataldo, Palermo, 0.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cattedrale di S. Vergine Maria Assunta, Palermo, 1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Chiesa San Giovanni degli Eremiti, Palermo, 1.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cappella Palatina, Palermo, 1.3 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all castles
Survived castles around Palermo
♥ Castle 'Zisa' Palermo, 2.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Cuba' Palermo, 2.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castello di Caccamo' Caccamo, 32.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castello di Calatubo' Alcamo, 35.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castello dei Conti di Modica' Alcamo, 38.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castello di Bivona' Bivona, 59.7 km from the center. On the map
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National traditions of Italy
Another important feature of the Italian character is a reverent attitude to family. Family values prevail over many others. Family for the Italian is not only parents, brothers and sisters, but also numerous "distant" relatives: cousins, uncles, aunts and nephews. In families, women occupy a dominant position. They manage not only the household, but also, often manage their men and solve important family issues. Children are pampered. From their childhood they are brought up fond of their parents, especially mothers. You can often meet an Italian 30-year-old man living with his mother so he can take care of her. Children in Italian families generally do not hurry to leave their parents.
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Cityguide on traditions, mentality and lifestyle of people in Palermo. Learn the best periods to visit Palermo to discover its soul - authentic festivals, events and celebrations. We will also reveal the interesting habits, attitude towards the world and to tourists in Palermo.
