Robert Capa in Palermo: the retrospective dedicated to the father of photojournalism

If you are looking for an excuse to organize a trip to Sicily in late summer, Robert Capa’s exhibition in Palermo might be the right one. A retrospective to the discovery of the photographer who with his shots has immortalized some of the most significant and dramatic moments in the history of the twentieth century. The exhibition is open until 9 September 2018, at the Real Albergo dei Poveri in Palermo.

The retrospective

The exhibition exhibits more than 100 black and white photographs that Robert Capa, father of photojournalism and founder of the Magnum Photos (1947), took between 1936 and 1954, delivering the visual testimony of the great conflicts of the first half to future generations. 900. Many of Robert Capa’s photos are now part of our imagination, but the exhibition staged in Palermo is an opportunity to learn more about the work of the photographer in Italy during the Second World War, especially in Sicily, in Naples and Cassino.

Ideas for the holiday

Once you arrive in the Sicilian capital, here are some ideas to make the most of your stay and be able to see in a few days the best of Palermo, one of the most fascinating, rich and controversial cities in Italy.

• From Ballarò to the Palatine Chapel: this itinerary in 7 stages is a journey through the centuries and through the dominations that have taken place in this city, leaving wonderful traces of their cultures.
• In the surroundings of Palermo there are beautiful beaches where you can sunbathe and swim practically all year round.
• Do not leave Palermo without first having satisfied the palate, the kitchen is in itself already reason to visit the city. In particular, walking through the alleys of the historic neighborhoods, let yourself be enchanted by the scents of Palermo street food.

How to get

The exhibition is housed inside the Real Albergo dei Poveri, a monumental building located in Corso Catalafimi, not far from the Palazzo Reale – Cappella Palatina complex. Hurry up and book a ferry to Palermo and allow yourself one last vacation in late summer.

For more information on the Robert Capa exhibition in Palermo (duration, visiting hours, tickets, etc.), visit the official website: Mostrarobertcapa.it.

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