Palermo

Over time, Palermo has been given a multitude of names, as if each one reflected the multifaceted and ever-changing nature of the city, shaped by its centuries-old history. From traces of an important Greek and Roman presence to Arab-Norman buildings and sparkling mosaics, from the inlays and dazzling whites of the flourishing Baroque period to the 20th century with its elegant Art Nouveau, all these layers are revealed in the pages of this book.

The texts trace an itinerary for discovering Palermo, presenting key moments and places as well as a gallery of characters who, although unique and sometimes singular, are deeply linked to the city's composite identity. Each chapter also includes a carefully selected collection of excerpts from famous writers, poets and travellers of the past, with their descriptions of the city, forming a literary anthology where eras and styles intermingle. Alongside the texts, images of monuments, palaces, churches and works of art, captured by renowned photographers, reveal a city of irresistible charm that proudly displays its evocative and enduring magnificence.