2018 Italian Capital of Culture Palermo will be one of the most vibrant European destinations in 2019 as well. Large exhibitions, great openings like the one of Palazzo Butera with the amazingart collection of Francesca and Massimo Valsecchi and the best street food in the world can turn every holiday or event into everlasting memories.
Hotel Plaza Opéra
Situated in the heart of the city of Palermo on the north coast of Sicily, a few steps away from Piazza Politeama and Viale della Libertà near the centre of culture, tourism and shopping, the cosmopolitan Hotel Plaza Opéra combines traditional comforts with art and antiques creating a unique and refined atmosphere.
Prices with Just Sicily from £459pp per week
Hotel Principe di Villafranca
Situated near the centre of culture, tourism and shopping in Palermo on the north coast of Sicily, Hotel Principe di Villafranca has a stylish reception adorned with antiques and modern rooms offering guests a convenient location with easy access on foot to all the major attractions of this fascinating ‘City of Culture 2018’.
Prices with Just Sicily from £440pp per week
Palermo in June...
Palermo never looks as beautiful as when springs slides into summer. The weather is warm and just perfect to relax in the sun or take a swim in the crystal clear water in Mondello beach. Bathouses are open but still not crowded and hotel guests can reserve their sunbed directly from Recption!
At Teatro Massimo, from June 15 to 23, Pagliacci by Ruggero Leoncavallo is on stage, with a production by Teatro Massimo, directed by Lorenzo Mariani and conducted by Daniel Oren. For hotel guests there is a 20% reduction on the price of tickets (opening night excluded).
From 6 to 9 June at the Botanical Garden in Palermo, there will be the 2019 edition of Una Marina di Libri Book Festival. During those days the alleys of Italy's most enchanted botanical garden will be filled with stands with the latest editions by independent publishing houses, shows, concerts, debates, children workshops and book presentations. An occasion to savor Palermo as a literary and cultural pole and lose yourself in a forest of stories.
Palermo in October...
At Teatro Massimo, from October 4 to 8, Winter Journey by Ludovico Einaudi is on stage, directed by Roberto Andò and conducted by Carlo Tenan. From October 24 to 29, Das Paradies un die Peri by Robert Schumann is on stage, conducted by Gabriele Ferro. For guests staying at our properties, there is a 20% reduction on the price of tickets (Opening Night excluded).
Palermo will be unveiling its splendour as every year in October, during Le Vie dei Tesori, the Festival for the Promotion of Cultural Heritage, with more than a 100 sites, real treasures of art, science, nature and mystery, which can be visited during the 4 weekends of October at the cost of 1 or 2 euros. During the whole festival, guided walks, conferences, readings and performances pertaining to the subjects of the festival will be taking place in different venues.
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