Misilmeri

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Misilmeri is a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Palermo, Sicily. It is approximately 15 kilometres from Palermo and its name means "the resting place or the messuage of the Emir", and dates from the Muslim emirate of Sicily. The village rose around a castle founded by emir Jafar II. In 1068 the Battle of Misilmeri was fought between the Normans and Arabs ()

Alternative names: Population: 29.4 thous.Area: 26.83 mi²Coordinates: 38°2'9"N, 13°27'9"E

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Nearby attractions include: Solunto, Villa Giulia, Villa Palagonia, Orto botanico di Palermo.

5.9 miNE
Ruins
Solunto, Santa Flavia
151 min walk • Perched on the rocky slopes above the coastal town of Santa Flavia, Italy, the ancient city of Solunto offers a glimpse into the rich tapestry of Mediterranean history. This archeological gem, a short journey from the bustling streets of Palermo, invites visitors...
6.8 miNW
Vernacular architecture, Park
Villa Giulia, Palermo
174 min walk • Nestled within the bustling city of Palermo, Italy, Villa Giulia stands as an oasis of tranquility, offering a serene escape to both locals and tourists alike. This enchanting park, designed in the style of an Italian garden, is a testament to the Baroque era's love...
4.4 miNE
Estate decked with statues of monsters
Villa Palagonia, Palermo
113 min walk • Villa Palagonia, often referred to as the "Villa of Monsters," is an intriguing museum located in the city of Palermo, Italy. This historical estate, renowned for its unique and somewhat eerie charm, is a quintessential example of Baroque architecture infused with a...
6.8 miNW
Botanical garden, Park, Garden
Orto botanico di Palermo, Palermo
173 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Palermo, Italy, the Orto Botanico di Palermo stands as a verdant oasis and a testament to the city's dedication to botanical science and natural beauty. This historic botanical garden, established in 1789, encompasses about 10 hectares and is...
6.8 miNW
Fountain
Fontana del Genio a Villa Giulia, Palermo
174 min walk • The Fontana del Genio a Villa Giulia or Genio di Villa Giulia is a sculpted water fountain in the park of the Villa Giulia in Palermo. It was sculpted by Ignazio Marabitti in 1778 and shows the Genius of Palermo.
6.4 miNW
Romanesque architecture, Bridge,
Ponte dell'Ammiraglio, Palermo
163 min walk • The Admiral's Bridge is a medieval bridge of Palermo, located in Piazza Scaffa. It was built over the Oreto River during the era of the Norman Sicily by the ammiratus ammiratorum George of Antioch.
3.9 miW
Area
Belmonte Mezzagno, Palermo
100 min walk • Belmonte Mezzagno is a comune in the Metropolitan City of Palermo in the Italian region Sicily, located about 15 kilometres south of Palermo.
3.8 miN
Area
Ficarazzi, Palermo
98 min walk • Ficarazzi is a comune in the Metropolitan City of Palermo in the Italian region of Sicily, located about 10 kilometres southeast of Palermo. Ficarazzi borders the following municipalities: Bagheria, Misilmeri, Palermo, Villabate.
3.2 miN
Area
Villabate, Palermo
81 min walk • Villabate is a comune in the Metropolitan City of Palermo in the Italian region Sicily, located about 8 kilometres southeast of Palermo. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 19,441 and an area of 3.8 square kilometres. Villabate borders the following municipalities: Ficarazzi, Misilmeri, Palermo.
6.1 miNW
Romanesque architecture, Church, Historical place
San Giovanni dei Lebbrosi, Palermo
157 min walk • San Giovanni dei Lebbrosi is an ancient church in Palermo, Sicily. While built by the Norman rulers, the architecture has strong Arabic influences. The builders may have been Fatimid architects. The church in 1119 was attached to a leprosarium, hence the title. The church was dedicated to St John the Baptist.
5.3 miNW
Romanesque architecture, Vernacular architecture, Forts and castles
Castello di Maredolce, Palermo
135 min walk • The Maredolce Castle, also called Favara Palace, is a medieval building of Palermo. During the Siculo-Norman age it represented one of the "Solatii Regii" of the Kings of Sicily in the capital city.