Palermo was the capital of Norman Sicily. The brilliance of the brief flowering of their civilisation in the 12th century is one of the marvels of the Middle Ages.
One of the hidden glories of Palermo is the delightful sculpture of Giacomo Serpotta (1656-1732) tucked away in a number of little oratories. Details
Walk 3: The Greek Temples
The best preserved collection of Greek temples in the world is on the island of Sicily. Most of them date from the 5th century BC, the climax of Greek architecture. It is possible the three top sites in a long day out from Palermo.
Mount Etna dominates the eastern half of the island. An ascent of the still active volcano is an extraordinary experience. The view towards Etna from Taormina is unforgettable.
Palermo was the capital of Norman Sicily. The brilliance of the brief flowering of their civilisation in the 12th century is one of the marvels of the Middle Ages.
The best preserved collection of Greek temples in the world is on the island of Sicily. Most of them date from the 5th century BC, the climax of Greek architecture. It is possible the three top sites in a long day out from Palermo. 
Surprisingly, the Baroque architecture of south-east Sicily rivals anywhere on mainland Italy.
Mount Etna dominates the eastern half of the island. An ascent of the still active volcano is an extraordinary experience. The view towards Etna from Taormina is unforgettable.