27/01/2026
Quick guide to Palermo 🇮🇹
Palermo is loud, beautiful, chaotic, and completely unforgettable. It’s a city where crumbling grandeur meets the best street food in Italy.
Don’t miss:
• Palermo Cathedral for serious history and rooftop views
• Teatro Massimo, even if it’s just to admire it from outside
• Ballarò and Vucciria markets for arancini, cannoli, and pure atmosphere
• Monreale Cathedral, a short trip out but absolutely worth it
• Wandering with no plan, Palermo rewards curiosity
Good to know:
Be street-smart. Beggars are everywhere, especially around tourist hotspots and cafés. Keep bags zipped, phones secure, and don’t feel pressured to engage. A polite no and walking on is enough.
Palermo isn’t polished, but that’s the magic. If you like real places with soul, you’ll love it.
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