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Stunning view of Teatro Massimo in Palermo showcasing neoclassical architecture under a clear blue sky.

Palermo, Italy

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MODERATEApr17°5d rainBEST
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Palermo Cathedral

1. Palermo Cathedral

4.7 (48,120)
TuristattraksjonKirkeBedehusAssociation Or OrganizationInteressant sted

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Palazzo dei Normanni

2. Palazzo dei Normanni

4.5 (26,808)
MuseumTuristattraksjonHistorisk landemerkeHistorisk stedInteressant sted

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Teatro Massimo

3. Teatro Massimo

4.7 (54,519)
Performing Arts TheaterArrangementstedInteressant stedEtablering

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Catacombe dei Cappuccini

4. Catacombe dei Cappuccini

4.3 (14,991)
MuseumTuristattraksjonInteressant stedEtablering

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Quattro Canti

5. Quattro Canti

4.6 (29,404)
Historisk landemerkePlassTuristattraksjonLandemerkeHistorisk sted

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Ballarò Market

6. Ballarò Market

4.4 (2,173)
MarketInteressant stedEtablering

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Fontana Pretoria

7. Fontana Pretoria

4.6 (7,599)
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Orto Botanico di Palermo

8. Orto Botanico di Palermo

4.3 (9,001)
Botanical GardenTuristattraksjonMuseumInteressant stedEtablering

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Mondello Beach

9. Mondello Beach

4.2 (90)
StrandNaturlig trekkEtablering

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Traditional Sweet Dishes

Cannoli

A symbol of Sicilian pastry, cannoli are fried pastry tubes filled with sweet ricotta, often studded with candied fruit or pistachios, and they became popular in Palermo during Carnival.

Cassata Siciliana

This colorful layered cake combines ricotta, sponge cake, marzipan and candied fruit, showing Arab and Norman influences and originally developed by Palermo confectioners.

Frutta Martorana

Made from almond paste and hand-painted to look like real fruit, these marzipan sweets originated in Palermo's convents and are famed for their lifelike detail and bright colors.

Traditional Savory Dishes

Panelle (pane e panelle)

Chickpea flour fritters served in a sesame roll, panelle are a staple of Palermo street food and have been a working-class favorite for generations.

Pani ca Meusa

A sandwich of veal spleen and other offal, often topped with ricotta or caciocavallo cheese, pani ca meusa is a must-try Palermo specialty rooted in the city's medieval market traditions.

Sfincione

A thick, spongy Sicilian-style pizza topped with tomato, onions, breadcrumbs and anchovies, sfincione originated in Palermo and is traditionally eaten around festive occasions.

Traditional Beverages

Granita

This icy, flavored semi-frozen dessert is often enjoyed for breakfast with a soft brioche in Palermo, with almond, lemon and pistachio among the classic local flavors.

Marsala

A fortified wine from western Sicily, Marsala is used both in cooking and as a sipping wine, and it has been exported from Sicily since the 18th century.

Amaro Averna

A Sicilian herbal liqueur created in the 19th century, Amaro Averna is commonly enjoyed after meals in Palermo as a digestif, with a bittersweet and aromatic profile.

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Day trips

Monreale

8 km 20 min by bus or car

Norman cathedral, golden mosaics and panoramic views.

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Cefalù

70 km 1h by train

Beaches, medieval streets and a hilltop cathedral.

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Segesta

80 km 1h 20m by car

Ancient Doric temple and hilltop Greek theatre ruins.

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Erice

113 km 2h by car; cable car from Trapani

Medieval hilltop town with cobbled streets and views.

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Agrigento (Valle dei Templi)

130 km 2h by car or train

Impressive Greek temples set on a scenic ridge.

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Kommentarer (9)

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Masa K.

Beautiful historic buildings but very touristy near the port, pick quieter neighborhoods to get the real vibe and better prices.

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Chiamaka J.

Streets full of life, markets are chaotic in the best way. Food is outstanding, gelato every day, one week felt perfect.

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Zoe P.

The cathedral at sunset is a highlight, but peak hours are packed. Go early in the morning to enjoy it without crowds.

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Temi T.

Many museums and a few churches offer free entry first Sunday of the month, check official schedules and book big sites ahead to skip lines.

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Mike R.

Take the AMAT bus from the airport, it drops you on Via Roma for much less than a taxi, buy tickets beforehand from the kiosk.

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Getting there

Train stations

Palermo Centrale

Regional and intercity to Messina, Catania, Agrigento, Trapani; airport shuttle train

Palermo Notarbartolo

Suburban services and regional connections in the Palermo area

Take the Prestia e Comandante shuttle train from Palermo Centrale to the airport, or use taxis for late arrivals.

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Nyttig informasjon for Palermo, Italy

Populære shoppingstederVia Ruggero Settimo, Via Libertà, Mercato Ballarò, Mercato Vucciria
Populære steder for utelivVucciria, Borgo Vecchio, Kalsa
Populære uformelle restauranterAntica Focacceria San Francesco, Trattoria Altri Tempi, Osteria Ballarò
Populære fine restauranterBye Bye Blues, Il Mirto e la Rosa
Populære kaffebarerCaffetteria Spinnato, Bar Touring, Antico Caffe Spinnato
Trygt å drikke fra springenJa
Visum for digitale nomaderNei
Beste taxi-appItTaxi, FreeNow
Taxi pris / km$1.2
Turister / år4000000
Befolkning670000
Mobil internett hastighet50 Mbps
Arbeidsledighetsprosent9 %
Fattigdomsprosent20 %
Gjennomsnittlig inntekt / måned$2200
Gjennomsnittlige levekostnader / måned$1200
Hotellpris / natt fra$50
Ølpris fra$4
Kaffepris fra$1.5
Gatekjøkkenpris fra$3
Restaurantmåltid pris fra$15
Lokal valutaEUR
StrømuttakstyperC, F
Religiøse grupperRoman Catholic
Talte språkItalian, Sicilian, English
Etniske grupperItalian, Sicilian
Politisk orienteringCenter-left to center-right
Befolkningstetthet4230 /km²
Geografisk område158.9 km²
Mulige naturkatastroferEarthquakes, Floods, Heatwaves
Farlige dyrJellyfish, Occasional snakes in rural areas
Populære steder for en fin spaserturQuattro Canti, Piazza Pretoria, Foro Italico, Monte Pellegrino, Palermo Cathedral
Populære offentlige transportmidlerBuses, Trams, Trains
Populære flyselskaperITA Airways, EasyJet, Ryanair
Anbefalte vaksinasjonerRoutine vaccinations, Hepatitis A
ArkitekturtyperNorman-Arab-Byzantine, Baroque, Renaissance
Gjennomsnittlig ølkonsum per person / år30 l
Gjennomsnittlig vinkonsum per person / år36 l
TipskulturSmall tips appreciated, not obligatory
Coworking / dag$15
Airbnb / måned$1000
1-roms leie / måned$500
Treningssenter / måned$30
Daglig budsjett (ryggsekkreisende)$50
Daglig budsjett (mellomklasse)$120

Oversikt for Palermo, Italy

EngelskferdigheterGjennomsnittlig
TrafikksikkerhetGjennomsnittlig
Vennlig mot utlendingerGjennomsnittlig
YtringsfrihetBra
Offentlig transportGjennomsnittlig
HelsevesenBra
UtdanningGjennomsnittlig
Strømnettets pålitelighetGjennomsnittlig
Trygghet mot voldskriminalitetDårlig
GangvennlighetBra
UtelivGjennomsnittlig
MatsceneBra
LGBTQ+ vennligGjennomsnittlig
Startup-sceneDårlig
StøynivåGjennomsnittlig
RenslighetDårlig
Tilgang til naturBra
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