Private tour in Palermo Cetty S
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I hold a degree in architecture from the University of Palermo. After my graduation, I moved to the United States where I attended a course in Interior Design at the New York School of Visual Arts. After many years in Boston and New York where I worked for several architectural firms, I have returned to Sicily, my native land, and now lead cultural tours in Palermo and beyond. My walks are infused with my interests in architecture and the history of arts. I am a licensed guide leading private tours for small groups willing to really understand the places they visit. I am very passionate about my island, I share my knowledge with travellers by arranging cultural tours with an emphasis on history, art, archaeology, architecture, gastronomy, nature, or a blend of the above. I have helped hundreds of travellers discover and understand the masterpieces left by nature and the different civilizations that have made Sicily their home during the last three millennia. My aim isn't to merely 'inform' travellers about social and historical facts, my tours are interactive and stimulating physically and mentally. I plan them with great care and adjust them continuously. These are few itinerary ideas. Every tour with me is fully customized, personalized to your interests. Contact me to begin planning your day tour or shore excursions. Degree in architecture. Professional License/Certificate. Tour Guide Experience: 20 year(s) I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver.
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I am an architect in love with art and architecture and, living in Sicily, specially in Palermo, has marked my life forever. Walking through the streets of the historic center has always been a great thrill. As a child, I remember being intimidated by the churches and the imposing and elegant buildings. Studying history and later architecture made me understand that Sicily is as a meeting point between different cultures in a unique place. In particular, the Arab-Norman period is one of the most fascinating in our history. Palermo's Arab-Norman architectural treasures, which were recently included on the world heritage list, are a living testimony of the convergence of Western and Eastern architectural and decorative traditions, Arabic, Byzantine and Latin. We will visit the old town, including the Palatine Chapel, the Cathedral, the 4 Corners, the Pretoria Fountain, the Church of Santa Maria dell'ammiraglio and we will also see the food market. Let me share all my knowledge and passion with you!
Wonderful and very helpful tour. On our first visit to Palermo Cetty really helped us understand some of how Palermo and Sicily developed. The history and architecture are so interwoven and we really learned the history thru the architecture. We appreciated her smooth negotiating thru the heart of the city. Steering us thru the food market with tips on which stalls to trust and which to avoid (where do the locals trust) was a decided extra bonus!
We enjoyed our tour with Cetty very much. Her knowledge of the history and its connection to architectural impact in Palermo was very informative. She was prompt, friendly, flexible and patient in keeping our group together and both involved and entertained. Thank you Cetty!
Our group of 4 had an excellent informative tour with Cetty! She has a deep knowledge of Palermo and we learned so much of the history as it was displayed in the architecture. When we visited Monreale on our own we were able to view it using the information we had from Cetty! She is a very friendly person with excellent English skills. She brought Palermo to life for us!
I can not say enough about how wonderful she was. Totally recommend. Learned so much.
Cetty's knowledge of architecture, art, and history made the day one of delightful discourse and new horizons. She was flexible in arranging the day based on access to sites; she facilitated quick entry to popular sites; and she was friendly, gracious and thoughtful. As we wandered the often confusing streets, Palermo's tangled history, which I have been working to unravel, came alive and began to come to order--if that can ever happen in Sicily!
Cetty is extremely knowledgeable about Palermo, its history, and architecture. She made the tour insightful and worthwhile. I'm still amazed at how multi-cultural the city has been throughout the centuries. Thanks for an excellent tour!
Our Arab-Norman tour covers: - The Palazzo Reale, residence of Conte Ruggero, as well as the Palatine Chapel, which holds spectacular mosaics of the 12th century; - The Cathedral of Palermo, which served as a fortress from early on (6th cent. ) and as a funeral temple for kings, their families, and archbishops; - Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio (also known as La Martorana), built in the 12th century during the Norman period, which preserve some faithful examples of Arabic architecture, albeit the latter owes its current appearance to additions made in the 16th century; - The picturesque open-air food market with its incredible Arabic atmosphere! *Every tour with me is fully customized, personalized to your interests. *This tour can be combined with the Monreale tour. *If needed, I can arrange a car with driver (with an extra cost).
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Palermo, Sicily, Italy
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