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Palermo's morbid charm

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    Let's dive into the adventure of Palermo. The Palatine Chapel in the Norman Palace is an absolute must for every traveler. You can spend hours here trying to understand at least some of the stories told by the mosaics, but the rest of Palermo is waiting for us!
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    Distance 4.9 km
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    We stroll through the more hidden corners of Palermo and let the stories of the new generation of immigrants and the everyday life at the market take effect on us over a coffee. Only the police presence in front of the Chiesa San Francesco D’Assisi puzzles us until the background about the 'Antica Focacceria S. Francesco' and the active resistance against the mafiosi by brave Palermo citizens is told to us.

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    Read more about Palermo and the highlights of northern Sicily at  http://www.traumwanderungen.de/palermo/
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    Highest point
    Norman Palace, 52 m
    Lowest point
    Giardino Garibaldi, 12 m
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    Rest stops

    Antica Caffeteria di Maria
    Antica Focacceria San Francesco

    Safety information

    We are in Palermo with many tourists and pickpockets!

    Tips and suggestions

    Ticket info at http://www.federicosecondo.org/en/ticket-price-palace.html

    Insider tips at http://www.traumwanderungen.de/palermo/

    Roadbook

    From the parking lot, it is about one kilometer to the Norman Palace. We should be there as early as possible because the crowds increase significantly from 10:00 when the buses arrive. Passing the parliament, we walk through the park to the cathedral and then through the maze of alleys to the Ballaro market. On our way, we see the most important monuments and end at the harbor. From there, taking a taxi back to the parking lot is worthwhile!
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    Wohnmobilstellplatz GPS: 38⁰ 6' 37''N 13⁰ 20' 35''W
    Capella Palatina
    Normannenpalast
    Kathedrale von Palermo
    Antica Caffeteria di Maria
    Mercato Ballaro
    Fontana Pretoria
    Platz der Jahreszeiten
    Antica Focacceria San Francesco
    Giardino Garibaldi

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    By train to Palermo and then by bus or taxi to the Norman Palace

    Directions

    On the A20 highway towards Palermo until the exit Corso Calata Fimi, follow this northwest

    Parking

    GPS: 38⁰ 6' 37''N 13⁰ 20' 35''W, Parking Greenpark also for motorhomes

    Coordinates

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    38.110587, 13.342080
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    38°06'38.1"N 13°20'31.5"E
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    33S 354652 4219383
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    Comfortable shoes and modest clothing (cathedral!)

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    Distance
    4.9 km
    Duration
    5:00 h
    Ascent
    36 m
    Descent
    71 m
    Highest point
    52 m
    Lowest point
    12 m
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