Palermo is the capital of the gorgeous island of Sicily; the ball being kicked by the boot of Italy, as it were. It is the cradle of ancient civilisations and has always been a crossroads of cultures between East and West: through history its strategic position has attracted people of diverse race, language and religion, and today it continues to enchant a yearly influx of visitors who come to savour the warm Mediterranean climate and take in the island’s fascinating history, culture and sumptuous cuisine. Or maybe they've heard that Sicilians have one of the longest life expectancies and are simply hoping to be let in on the secret... More about Palermo Compare Italian courses in Italy
