Palermo: Vernacular Architecture
Places and attractions in the Vernacular architecture category
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- Church
- Baroque architecture
- Historical place
- Museum
- Sacred and religious sites
- Romanesque architecture
- Vernacular architecture
- Unesco
- Gothic architecture
- Palace
- History museum
- Architecture
- Square
- Park
- Specialty museum
- Art museum
- Forts and castles
- Area
- Art gallery
- Monuments and statues
- Concerts and shows
- Fountain
- Sport
- Sport venue
Palazzo dei Normanni
Ornate 9th century palace and museum The Palazzo dei Normanni, or the Norman Palace, is a testament to the rich historical tapestry of Palermo, the capital city of the Italian island of Sicily. Originally built in the 9th century as an Arab fortress, it was expanded and transformed by the Normans who...
Fontana Pretoria
Nestled in the heart of Palermo, Italy, the Fontana Pretoria stands as a monumental testament to Renaissance artistry and the city's rich cultural heritage. Often referred to as the “Fountain of Shame” due to the nude figures that adorn it, this grandiose fountain...
Palazzina Cinese
The Palazzina Cinese, also known as the Chinese Palace, stands as an architectural gem in the Sicilian city of Palermo. This eclectic palace, nestled within the verdant Parco della Favorita, is a testament to 18th-century fascination with the Orient.
Villa Giulia
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...
Palazzo Pretorio
Palazzo Pretorio, the stately city hall of Palermo, stands as a testament to the rich history and governance of this vibrant Sicilian city. Located at the heart of Palermo's bustling streets, this monumental building is a centerpiece in the city's administrative life...
Palazzo Abatellis
Renaissance art in a 15th-century palace Palazzo Abatellis is a palazzo in Palermo, Sicily, southern Italy, located in the Kalsa quarter. It is home to the Galleria Regionale della Sicilia, the Gallery of Art for the Sicilian region.
Zisa
Restored remains of a Moorish palace The Zisa is alternatively listed as either a castle or palace, and located in the western area of Palemo, region of Sicily, Italy.
Palazzo Chiaramonte
14th-century palace with decorated hall Palazzo Chiaramonte-Steri is a Gothic-style palace located on via Piazza Marina, facing the Giardino Garibaldi in the ancient quarter of Kalsa of Palermo, region of Sicily, Italy.
Palazzo Comitini
Palazzo Comitini, complete name Palazzo Gravina di Comitini, is a Baroque palace located on Via Maqueda #100, adjacent to the church of San'Orsola in the quarter of Albergheria, in the historic center of Palermo, region of Sicily, Italy.
Castello di Maredolce
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.
Palazzo Ajutamicristo
Palazzo Ajutamicristo is a Late-Gothic and Renaissance-style aristocratic palace located on VIa Garibaldi #23 of the ancient Kalsa quarter of Palermo, region of Sicily, Italy. It rises about a block south of Piazza Rivoluzione.
Villa Malfitano Whitaker
Villa Malfitano Whitaker is a 19th-century rural palace located in Via Dante, in the quarter of Politeama of Palermo, Sicily. It is presently a museum displaying Whitaker's natural history and archaeological collections, as well as his artwork.
Villa Niscemi
Villa Niscemi is a villa in Palermo. It is located in the north-western part of the city, near La Favorita Park.
Palazzo Isnello
Palazzo Isnello is an historic palazzo situated between the ancient via del Cassaro and Piazza Borsa, in the Kalsa quarter of Palermo, Sicily.
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