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Perfect Sicilian Day Trips from Palermo (Free Access)
Here's a sampling of five side trips to take when
the hustle and bustle of Palermo gets too
much:
Monreale is an easy sip. Follow
Corso Calatafimi five miles out of
town. Stop for views over
Palermo and Conca d'Oro
Valley. See King William II's
massive cathedral. Inside,
Byzantine mosaics cover the walls and
apse.The cloister next door offers a
peaceful respite with its small columns,
elegant pointed arches and splashing
palm-tree fountain.
Cefalu, one hour from the city by car, train or hydrofoil
(during the summer). Stroll the Arabic streets of this freshfaced
fishing port. A mighty cathedral shimmers inside
with Byzantine mosaics. See the lavatoio where women
washed clothes for centuries.
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Segesta is home to the most beautiful of Sicily's Greek
temples and offers panoramic mind-altering views.
Continue 12 miles to Erice, ancient home of Aphrodite, for charming walks and good cooking. Try the local
couscous and stop at Maria Grammatico's pastry shop for
assagi, free samples of traditional treats.
Bagheria, a brief train ride away, gives a
glimpse of how the Palermitian nobility lived
in Baroque country villas. A 10-minute walk
takes you to the eccentric Villa Palagonia,
covered with grotesque gargoyles, where you'll
hear the story of a hunchback's revenge.
Caccamo, 35 miles from Palermo, is an ancient town
dominated by a huge Norman castle. See well-preserved
rooms with art and armor. There's a festival of costumed
historic characters in mid-August. Otherwise wander the
vicoli e piazze, making your own discoveries.
--Patti Absher
Patti Absher owns
Great Travels
(www.great-travels.com),
specializing in custom
travel and small group
tours in Italy.
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