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    CountryItaly
    RegionSicily
    Founded736 BC
    Elevation14 m (46 ft)
    Discover Palermo's Secrets
    Discover Palermo's Secrets
    Palermo is a city in southern Italy, the capital of Sicily and a cultural melting pot. It has a rich and varied history, dating back to over 2,700 years ago.
    Overview

    Palermo is a city in southern Italy, the capital of both the autonomous region of Sicily and the Metropolitan City of Palermo, the city's surrounding metropolitan province. The city is noted for its history, culture, architecture and gastro… See more

    Geography

    Palermo lies in a basin, formed by the Papireto, Kemonia and Oreto rivers. The basin was named the Conca d'Oro (the Golden Basin) by the Arabs in the 9th century. The city is surrounded by a mountain r… See more

    Landmarks

    Palermo has a large architectural heritage and is notable for its many Norman buildings.
    Palazzo dei Normanni (the Norman Palace), a notable example of Norman architecture, … See more

    Demographics

    In 2010, there were 1.2 million people living in the greater Palermo area, 655,875 of which resided in the City boundaries, of whom 47.4% were male and 52.6% were female. People under age 15 totalled 15.6% com… See more