{"id":4683,"date":"2021-03-12T18:30:18","date_gmt":"2021-03-12T17:30:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.heartbeataly.com\/?p=4683"},"modified":"2021-04-21T15:58:57","modified_gmt":"2021-04-21T13:58:57","slug":"palermo-and-surroundings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.heartbeataly.com\/index.php\/palermo-and-surroundings\/","title":{"rendered":"Palermo and surroundings"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-89626a0b3c278c53d\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-89626a0b3c278c53d uvc-159  uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"line_only\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-89626a0b3c278c53d h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h2 style=\"--font-weight:theme;\">Palermo and the surroundings<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer line_only\" style=\"margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:40px;height:4px;\"><span class=\"uvc-headings-line\" style=\"border-style:solid;border-bottom-width:4px;border-color:#dd3333;width:50px;\"><\/span><\/div><\/div>[vc_media_grid element_width=&#8221;3&#8243; 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css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1513337650385{margin-top: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1513260086106{margin-top: 40px !important;}&#8221;]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-18336a0b3c278daf8\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-18336a0b3c278daf8 uvc-5159  uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"line_only\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-18336a0b3c278daf8 h3'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h3 style=\"--font-weight:theme;\">Iconic<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer line_only\" style=\"margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:40px;height:4px;\"><span class=\"uvc-headings-line\" style=\"border-style:solid;border-bottom-width:4px;border-color:#dd3333;width:50px;\"><\/span><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]<strong>From Como to Bellagio by boat<\/strong><br \/>\nCruising between Como and Bellagio is a unique experience that allows to gaze upon the lake&#8217;s western side and its splendid landscape.<br \/>\nDreamlike atmospheres that will take you to a different dimension while sailing.<br \/>\nTake a relaxing cruise along the Lario will allow you to enjoy its splendid scenery, gazing upon the sight of its shores, impossible to watch from the mainland.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1513260588399{margin-top: 40px !important;}&#8221;]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-21136a0b3c278db34\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-21136a0b3c278db34 uvc-3390  uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"line_only\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-21136a0b3c278db34 h3'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h3 style=\"--font-weight:theme;\">Unconventional<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer line_only\" style=\"margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:40px;height:4px;\"><span class=\"uvc-headings-line\" style=\"border-style:solid;border-bottom-width:4px;border-color:#dd3333;width:50px;\"><\/span><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]<strong>Flying over lake<\/strong><br \/>\nWalk along the lakeshore until arriving to the\u00a0Volta Temple\u00a0and the Memorial for the Fallen in war: the hangar can be found not far from there. It is possible to take part of introductory flight sessions upon request with experienced pilots.\u000bConquer the fear of heights and discover the thrill of entering the pilot&#8217;s cabin and getting the aircraft to touch the lake surface. Why not? Perhaps you might even want to take some lessons and get a license![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1619013532419{margin-top: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]Stylish and contradictory, Palermo embodies Arab, Norman history, with Gothic-Catalan and Baroque opulence. It\u2019s a noisy and colorful city with a unique character Palermo hides its secrets well, showing himself generous with those who visit, but keeping its mystery!<\/p>\n<p>Visit the classics of Palermo: the Church of S. Giovanni degli Eremiti and the Palatine Chapel, Corso Vittorio Emanuele and the Cathedral, the Quattro Canti, Piazza Pretoria and the tiny jewel of the Church of Martorana with the nearby Church of S. Caterina.Than visit to the church of San Francesco, Palazzo Mirto, Piazza Marina and the Puppet Museum. The list is endless and our expert local guides make the walking trip so enjoyable and they manage to bring history to life through the stories they tell!<\/p>\n<p>A fun activity is always the discovery of the local markets: Ballar\u00f2 market is the most famous but there is also the \u201cCapo\u201d market. The noise and smells and sights are incredible and everyoe gets caught up in the Sicilian enthusiasm! Here you can taste the local street food dishes, such as &#8220;pane e panelle&#8221; or \u201cpane e meusa\u201d and many tasty dishes that are limited to this area of Sicily.<\/p>\n<p>Leaving the city to go Westyou can also visit the incredibile, medieval hamlet of Erice. Here you can try the various almond paste cookies at the famous pastry shop of Maria Grammatico and walk through the winding streets that are bathed in history and tradition.<\/p>\n<p>Surrounding Palermo is Trapani and the west coast salt pans that are dried by the hot African winds , that are a unique sight to see!<\/p>\n<p>Finlly if you want to relax in a beautifu beach we suggest a trip San Vito lo Capo.\u00a0 Its long sandy beach and its crystal clear sea will enchant you! A fun moment to visit San Vito is in the summer when the CousCous Festival takes place. CousCous with fish is a traditional dish here and the is one of the traditions left by the Moors when they dominated this area. San Vito is part of the Zingaro Nature Reserve and you can visit 5 different small museums and walk through different itineraries that bring you to incredible coves with white powder beaches and crystal clear sea for a refreshing swim.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_media_grid element_width=&#8221;3&#8243; grid_id=&#8221;vc_gid:1619013432663-3d7252ac-b969-4&#8243; include=&#8221;5507,5508,5509,5512,5511,5510,5513,5514&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1513337650385{margin-top: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1513260086106{margin-top: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]From Como to Bellagio by boat Cruising between Como and Bellagio is a unique experience that allows to gaze upon the lake&#8217;s western side and its splendid landscape. 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