Palermo

Palermo came under the rule of the Norman dynasty of Altavilla, from which came the first king of the Kingdom of Sicily-Roger II.

An excerpt from the article 21 facts about Palermo

The Normans decided to leave the defeated Arabs in the city and build the future power of Palermo together with them. Arab merchants and craftsmen continued to run their businesses in the city. Men were recruited into the army, and the royal court was filled with Arab dignitaries as ministers and advisors.