Beneath the shadow of Palermo Centrale, Piazza Giulio Cesare unfolds. This isn’t just a square. It’s a gateway. It’s where the heart of Palermo beats in time with the rumble of arriving trains. Piazza Giulio Cesare arrived on the scene in 1886, hand-in-hand with the grand opening of Palermo Centrale. This dynamic duo transformed the city. The square marked the starting point of the bustling Via Roma, a vital artery connecting the station to the city’s core. At the heart of Piazza Giulio Cesare stands a proud equestrian statue. It depicts Vittorio Emanuele II, the first king of a unified Italy. The statue, erected around the same time as the square, stands guard amidst a small green oasis. Adding to the square’s grandeur, a monumental entrance graces the Via Roma side. This impressive structure was built between 1924 and 1936, further solidifying the piazza’s status as a grand entrance to Palermo. This isn’t just a place to pass through. It’s where journeys begin and end. It is a testament to Palermo’s rich history and its embrace of the modern age.
Trulli di Barcarello
“A mini Alberobello in Palermo?” you might ask. Yes, right here in Punta Barcarello near Sferracavallo, we find the Trulli