Castello a Mare, Palermo, Italy

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J E (13 months ago)
Unfortunately closed Mondays and that's when we were in port for the cruise

The WWII Professor (2 years ago)
This is an amazing historical gem near or practically on the harbor. The original fortress was constructed by the Arabs in the 9th Century during their domination over the island; however, the structures that currently exist were constructed after the Norman Conquest. Worth a visit.

Antonio Calabrese (2 years ago)
Absolutely spectacular place! Sceanery is breathtaking and people there are very welcoming! Glad I stopped in!

Lior ahdout (2 years ago)
tje appetizers were great but the purple spaghetti had such a strong aftertaste that we barely touched. anothdf waiter removed the plate after we finished the other main and we said that it wasnt edible and we still were charged 28€ for a main we didn’t eat because it wasn’t edible. When we indicated this to the waiter when we got the bill he said « everything is fresh on our side » wiuthot coming to check earlier. Such a shame because the wine and the starters were amazing but service is Bad!!!!!

A. Robert (2 years ago)
Too much garbage lying around like eveywhere in Palermo. 2€ entrance for adults, kids for free

Visby Cathedral

Visby Cathedral (also known as St. Mary’s Church) is the only survived medieval church in Visby. It was originally built for German merchants and inaugurated in 1225. Around the year 1350 the church was enlarged and converted into a basilica. The two-storey magazine was also added then above the nave as a warehouse for merchants.

Following the Reformation, the church was transformed into a parish church for the town of Visby. All other churches were abandoned. Shortly after the Reformation, in 1572, Gotland was made into its own Diocese, and the church designated its cathedral.

There is not much left of the original interior. The font is made of local red marble in the 13th century. The pulpit was made in Lübeck in 1684. There are 400 graves under the church floor.

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