Palermo is the regional capital of Sicily with around 1.3 million inhabitants. Sicily itself is the largest island in the Mediterranean with a population of about 5 million. Palermo was established by the Phoenicians around the 8th century. Due to the numerous rulers over the region in the past, Palermo has become a blend of many cultures. The city holds treasures from very different periods - Romanesque, gothic, renaissance and baroque architecture, as well as examples of modern art. This video guide provides an insight into the following places of this island: Mercato Del Capo, Palermo Cathedral, Quattro Canti, Teatro Massimo, ruins of Chiesa Santa Maria dello Spasimo, Monte Pellegrino, Mondello beach Volcano Etna and Taormina town. In this video guide you will also discover the best places for shopping, eating and partying in Palermo.