Fascination of the Mediterranean – from/to Palma

Die Hauptstadt der Baleareninsel erstreckt sich entlang der wunderschönen Bucht von Palma im Westen Mallorcas. Das schöne Zentrum der Stadt bildet die historische Altstadt innerhalb der alten Stadtbefestigung. Die Hauptsehenswürdigkeit ist gewiss die gotische Kathedrale La Seu unweit der Küste. Aber eigentlich ist Palma eine komplette Sehenswürdigkeit mit seinen malerischen Gassen, schönen Geschäften und den zahlreichen Cafés und Restaurants. Lassen Sie sich bezaubern!

Cagliari is the capital city of the Italian island of Sardinia. It’s known for the hilltop Castello, a medieval walled quarter situated high over the rest of the town. Architectural highlights include the 13th-century Cagliari Cathedral.

Palermo is the capital of the Italian island of Sicily. The 12th-century Palermo Cathedral houses royal tombs, while the huge neoclassical Teatro Massimo is known for opera performances. Also in the center are the Palazzo dei Normanni, a royal palace started in the 9th century, and the Cappella Palatina, with Byzantine mosaics. Busy markets include the central Ballarò street market and the Vucciria, near the port.

Salerno is a port city southeast of Naples, in Italy. Atop Monte Bonadies, the centuries-old Arechi Castle has sea views, plus Museo Medievale del Castello, exhibiting medieval ceramics and coins. In town, built on the ruins of a Roman temple, is Salerno Cathedral. It has Byzantine bronze doors, a baroque crypt and a marble altar. The terraced Minerva’s Garden has been growing medicinal plants since the 14th century.

Civitavecchia is a coastal town northwest of Rome, in Italy. Built in the 2nd century, the Port of Civitavecchia still retains some of its original features, like the Roman Dock. The port area also includes the 16th-century Michelangelo Fort. Nearby, the National Archaeological Museum displays bronze and ceramic artifacts. Northeast of town are the Terme Taurine, the ruins of a Roman thermal bath complex

Marseille, a port city in southern France, has been a crossroads of immigration and trade since its founding by the Greeks circa 600 B.C. At its heart is the Vieux-Port (Old Port), where fishmongers sell their catch along the boat-lined quay. Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde is a Romanesque-Byzantine church. Modern landmarks include Le Corbusier’s influential Cité Radieuse complex and Zaha Hadid’s CMA CGM

Barcelona, the cosmopolitan capital of Spain’s Catalonia region, is known for its art and architecture. The fantastical Sagrada Família church and other modernist landmarks designed by Antoni Gaudí dot the city. Museu Picasso and Fundació Joan Miró feature modern art by their namesakes. City history museum MUHBA, includes several Roman archaeological sites.

Die Hauptstadt der Baleareninsel erstreckt sich entlang der wunderschönen Bucht von Palma im Westen Mallorcas. Das schöne Zentrum der Stadt bildet die historische Altstadt innerhalb der alten Stadtbefestigung. Die Hauptsehenswürdigkeit ist gewiss die gotische Kathedrale La Seu unweit der Küste. Aber eigentlich ist Palma eine komplette Sehenswürdigkeit mit seinen malerischen Gassen, schönen Geschäften und den zahlreichen Cafés und Restaurants. Lassen Sie sich bezaubern!