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“Relatively peaceful area along the Seafront”

Jul 2020

Foro Italico is a huge expanse of green space on the seafront in the Kalsa District of the city. The seafront was commissioned by the Viceroy Marco Antonio Colonna in 1582 and was enlarged in 1734. The whole area was destroyed in World War II and it was not until the late 1990’s that a redevelopment plan was created for the waterfront area. Foro Italico is a relatively peaceful area compared to the chaos of the city. I visited in late July 2020 when it was mostly deserted and I enjoyed my time there.

By Tuscan Tennis Holidays

“Iconic”

Dec 2019

The setting of the Rome Masters, the famous tennis tournament, attracts the best players from around the world.

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Paul Legate

United Kingdom21,893 contributions

Relatively peaceful area along the Seafront

Jul 2020 • Solo

Foro Italico is a huge expanse of green space on the seafront in the Kalsa District of the city. The seafront was commissioned by the Viceroy Marco Antonio Colonna in 1582 and was enlarged in 1734. The whole area was destroyed in World War II and it was not until the late 1990’s that a redevelopment plan was created for the waterfront area. Foro Italico is a relatively peaceful area compared to the chaos of the city. I visited in late July 2020 when it was mostly deserted and I enjoyed my time there.

Written 20 January 2021

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MilMed

Saint Albans, England, United Kingdom95 contributions

A lovely area

Jun 2013 • Solo

This is a great part of Palermo. Take a 10 minute wander away from the hustle and bustle of the centre of town and you reach the sea. There is a great lookout area and shaded park with benches. The rocks by the sea are perfectly climbable and you often see people fishing off of them, or diving into the sea. The wild cats and kittens living among the rocks are also very cute, if extremely saddening.

Written 6 July 2013

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Anfrist

Bucharest, Romania4,314 contributions

Small park towards sea

Sept 2018 • Family

Small park towards sea front, where people were playing football on Sunday afternoon. We used it to get back to the city, it's mainly just a large grassy field.

Written 30 September 2018

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Mari T

Almaty, Kazakhstan498 contributions

Great to visit

Oct 2019 • Friends

Do not miss this place when you are in Palermo. One of the best parts of the city where you can have a good walk enjoying wonderful seaviews.

Written 16 November 2019

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permia

Ireland64,746 contributions

Marvellous amenity

Oct 2014 • Couples

From our apartment on Via Butera we had panoramic views over the tree lined Foro Italico stretching into the distance. It begins at the fine Porta Felice, adjacent to Via Vittorio Emanuele. There is an impressive nautical artwork comprising the bow half of a rowing boat, which looks lovely in the fading evening light.

It is a gorgeous space providing ample opportunities for walking beside the sea. Under clear blue skies the views are marvellous. For a portion there are a curving line of multicoloured little bollards. Very attractive.

Written 4 February 2015

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Tuscan Tennis Holidays

Glasgow, UK350 contributions

Iconic

Dec 2019

The setting of the Rome Masters, the famous tennis tournament, attracts the best players from around the world.

Written 17 May 2020

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Dan L

Bunbury, Australia8,538 contributions

Large Public Park

May 2018 • Couples

This is a wide grassed area between the seawall and Foro Italico Umberto 1 with a variety of trees, assorted statues and seating, and a cycle path near the sea. It is irrigated but maybe the water had been turned off during the winter and early spring as the grass looked distressed in many areas. In early May, like other city parks and gardens, it seemed to be awakening from hibernation. It dates to 1582 when Viceroy Marcantonio II Colonna authorised the creation a walking path along the coast. I bet the area was maintained to a higher standard for the aristocrats of the city.

Written 8 July 2018

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noadear

Valletta, Malta34 contributions

Magical place particularly for sunset

Nov 2017 • Family

Magical place particularly for sunset. The sea is a great integrate with the cultivated beach strip, behind the grandeur buildings and palm trees. An european mixed outlook

Written 18 November 2017

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Barbora K

8 contributions

Nice walk

Jul 2016

Really nice for a walk, not so much to do here, but if you need to escape from a city, its a good place to escape to with nice views of a harbour

Written 16 July 2016

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dalton1skiing

London2,716 contributions

I was expecting something more

Nov 2015 • Couples

This was ok for a seafront walk, but I wouldn't make a special trip. I had imagined this as a lush, grassy area next to the sea, with a boardwalk & places to sit & enjoy the view. The view is ok of the port but there are wild cats roaming about, its not that lush & dog poo all around! Not a relaxing place to spend any time, but the only place near the city where you get a good view of the sea.

Written 15 November 2015

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