Four Corners (Quattro Canti)
Palermo, Italy
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- Type
- Historical landmark in Palermo, Italy
Visitor information
- Address: P.za Villena, 90133 Palermo PA, Italy
- Phone: +39 091 740 8873
- Official website: https://turismo.comune.palermo.it/palermo-welcome-luogo-dettaglio.php?tp=68&det=17&id=269
People also ask
What are the 4 quarters of Palermo?
The site is the intersection of two major streets in Palermo, the Via Maqueda and the Corso Vittorio Emanuele (also known as the Cassaro), and at this intersection are the corners of all four of the ancient quarters (Cantons or Canti) of Palermo: the Kalsa (SE); Seralcadi (SW); Albergaria (NW); and Castellammare (NE).
What does Four Corners Palermo mean?
Officially called Piazza Vigliena but affectionately termed Quattro Canti (four corners), this beautiful Baroque area of Palermo marks the intersection of two of the city's principal streets – Via Maqueda and the Corso Vittorio Emanuele.
When was Quattro Canti built?
Piazza Villena, called Piazza dei Quattro Canti by the people of Palermo, was created in 1600 Palermo at the intersection of the opening of the new Via Maqueda with the pre-existing Via Vittorio Emanuele (the Cassaro).
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