Palermo
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Palermo

Sicilian capital of mosaics and street food

🗓️ Best time: April–June, September–October💰 Budget · ~$80/day📍 Italy

About Palermo

Sicily's capital is a 1,000-year-old patchwork of Arab-Norman mosaics, Bourbon palaces, and street markets that feel more Marrakech than Italy.

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⭐ Things to do in Palermo

Palatine Chapel mosaicsQuattro Canti & Fontana PretoriaVucciria & Ballarò marketsCatacombs of the CapuchinsMondello beach (summer)Monreale CathedralSan Cataldo red domesMarkets at 7am for fishmongers

🍽️ Where to eat in Palermo

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✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Walk old town; taxis cheap; train along coast.

💡 Local tip

Eat the street food — locals trust the vendors, you should too.

🛡️ Safety

Very safe. Watch for pickpockets in major cities.

🌙 Nightlife

Vucciria bars at night; Champagneria.

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