Palermo, with its imposing sights and oriental flair, has managed to counteract its bad image. Once considered a Mafia stronghold, Palermo has awakened and transformed itself into a lively cultural city.
The Sicilian capital Palermo attracts visitors with its location on the Tyrrhenian Sea, with buildings and frescoes steeped in history as well as numerous cultural offerings. The panoramas over Palermo that arise when visiting towers and roof terraces are impressive - and give a new perspective on the city's time-honoured sights.
"For me, photography feels like really capturing the moment - like a kind of alchemy where time is physically captured."
Silva Wischeropp was born in the Hanseatic city of Wismar in the former GDR. Today she lives and works in Berlin. As a passionate travel..
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