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Fresh fish, great place!

Be careful after the rains the vegetation often covers the path

Well sheltered, it is located near the docks of the large ferries

A monumental building. And one of the largest in Europe in terms of area.

It was built in the historicist style on Piazza Verdi at the former western gate of the old town of Palermo. A church and the monastery of San Giuliano previously stood on the site. Both were demolished to make room for the new building. The architect was Giovanni Battista Filippo Basile, who began construction in 1875. After his death, the building was completed in 1897 by his son Ernesto Basile.

The Teatro Massimo is Palermo's opera house

As the largest opera house in Italy and third largest in Europe, it offers much more than just spectacular performances. The long construction period from 1864 to 1897 reflects not only the architectural splendor, but also the symbolic spirit of Italian unification. In front of the Teatro Massimo there is a lively square that was once the site of a church and a monastery. Today this space is animated by music, the energy of the people and the vibrant street life of Palermo. The neoclassical facade, crowned by a portico with six Corinthian columns and flanked by two watchful lion sculptures, welcomes visitors with open arms. The opening with Verdi's “Falstaff” in 1897 was a cultural event that underlined the importance of the theater. But the true soul of the Teatro Massimo is revealed in the fabulous acoustics of its interior, where every note resonates with a clarity that captivates visitors. The opportunity to visit the theater independently of performances allows you to admire the splendor of the opera hall and the attention to detail in its furnishings up close. The story of Teatro Massimo is also one of resilience. After a long closure caused by corrupt building policies, it reopened in 1997, just in time for its centenary - a symbol of Palermo's cultural and political rebirth. The Teatro Massimo's fame extends beyond Italy's borders, not least because of its role in the final scenes of “The Godfather III”. But beyond its cinematic fame, it remains a vibrant center of art that connects visitors to the depth and diversity of the opera world.

This mural is dedicated to the memory of Paolo Borsellino and Giovanni Falcone, two magistrates who were among the most active in the fight against the Mafia in Italy in the 1980s and 1990s. Both were killed by Cosa Nostra in 1992. This work of art, created by the will of the National Association of Magistrates on a wall of the "Gioieni-Trabia" Nautical Institute, overlooks the seaside village of Cala. It was created by Sicilian street artists Rosk and Loste with spray and paint and recalls two great Palermo artists.