Palermo is the capital and largest city of the autonomous island region of Sicily in southern Italy, located on the eponymous gulf facing the Tyrrhenian Sea. A 2,700 year old city, it is noted for its history, culture, architecture and gastronomy, playing an important role throughout much of its existence.
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| Subject | Palermo |
| Category | City in Sicily, Italy |
| Reading time | 1 min · Advanced |
| Key date | 700 |
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