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You feel Palermo's boisterous spirit in its markets. At the gritty Ballarò Market, you wander among a commotion of stalls — all competing for the buyer's attention. It's an entertaining scene complete with singing salesmen — each with his own unique style. Visit for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe.
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Palermo is not only a surprisingly beautiful piece of Sicilian history, it's also it's main stop for amazing food, outstanding architecture and lovely people. Watch now!
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For millennia at the crossroads of civilizations, Palermo delivers a heady, heavily spiced mix of Byzantine mosaics, Arabesque domes and frescoed cupolas. This is a city at the edge of Europe and at the centre of the ancient world, a place where souk-like markets rub against baroque churches, where date palms frame Gothic palaces and where the blue-eyed and fair have bronze-skinned cousins.
Centuries of dizzying highs and crushing lows have formed a complex metropolis. Here, crumbling staircases lead to gilded ballrooms and guarded locals harbor hearts of gold. Just don't be fooled. Despite its noisy streets, Sicily’s largest city is a shy beast, rewarding the inquisitive with citrus-filled cloisters, stucco-laced chapels and vintage stores filled with the threads of faded aristocrats. Add to this Italy’s biggest opera house and an ever-growing number of vibrant, new-school eateries and bars and you might just find yourself suddenly, unexpectedly in love.
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Check your local public television station for this Rick Steves’ Europe episode or watch it on This tour of Sicilian highlights starts in Palermo, where we'll sing with the merchants in the markets, join locals in their passeggiata, drop in on a contessa, and marvel at the Romanesque cathedral of Monreale. Then we'll sip wine on the slopes of Mount Etna, munch cannoli, ponder Greek temples at Agrigento, admire Roman mosaics at the Villa of Casale, and marvel at the view from the Greek theater in Taormina.
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Once known as the stronghold of the Mafia, Palermo, the capital of Sicily, has gradually improved its image and the joie de vivre of its inhabitants has turned it into one of the most lively cities in Italy.The monumental Palermo Cathedral is located on the edge of the Piazza Cathedrale. Throughout the centuries, it has been a place for rendezvous, celebrations and justice. Following the city’s conquest by the Saracens, an ancient cathedral on this site was transformed into a Friday mosque and was later used for Christian ceremonies. In 1072, the Normans conquered the island. They were so captivated by this ‘paradise on earth’ that they were careful to preserve it. They admired its oriental splendor and Arabian-Norman architecture but when the kings of Aragon attained power, the golden age of Palermo came to an end.The Castello Della Zisa is the largest building of Arabian design in Palermo and in former times, it was a residence situated within a regal park that was used for the royal sport of hawking.In a mountain area close to Palermo is the picturesque town of Monreale, a townscape that for more than 800 years has been dominated by a single building. Monreale Cathedral was built due to a struggle for power between the Bishop of Palermo and the Norman King, William The Second.The Sicilian metropolis of Palermo has been both feared and loved but it most assuredly remains ‘a flower within a golden shell’.
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In this travel talk, Rick Steves' Europe tour guide and co-author Sarah Murdoch takes you on a trip through Palermo — peeling back its layers of history (from Arab to Norman to Spanish), touring its great sights (including the Teatro Massimo, Fountain of Shame, and glorious churches including Monreale Cathedral), and sampling its famous street food.
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Palermo - A Mix of History, Delicious Food & Fun Nightlife!
Palermo is the economical, cultural and historical capital of Sicily. With its bustling city centre rich in tourist attractions, delicious food and nightlife, Palermo has something to offer for everyones taste. The dramatic legacy left from the western, islamic and byzantine cultures that have clashed over the past centuries in this land, can be admired in the many UNESCO protected sites around the city.
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When I was researching what to see and do in Sicily before we left - i didn't really find much useful information on any of the highlights, so in this travel vlog I have put together some of what I think are the must sees in Sicily.
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Before visiting any city, I like to quickly read a little about the safety and areas to avoid. I adopted this practice after ending up in what was apparently the worst part of Athens. I know not to believe everything I read on the internet, but you have to start somewhere. When reading about Palermo, I was nervous to read many accounts of peoples scary experiences and of course talk of the mafia. I was pleasantly surprised when we found ourselves in Palermo, how warm the people were (even though we don't speak italian), and how safe I actually felt (even though we were staying in one of the supposed areas to avoid.) Our airbnb host was wonderful and I found that most of my interactions with people were playful and light. We did get to visit the Ballaro Market, one of three famous markets in the city, which was definitely my favorite part. Enjoy and share with your friends!
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20 Tips For Your Trip To Palermo From The Locals
If you're visiting for the first time, or even a second or third time, you know all the places to eat and see. Every brochure tells about those.
But the other evening around sunset, my pals Antonio and Salvatore we were enjoying a carafe of Italian wine when Antonio asked me a question.
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Sicily holidays: where to go in Sicily and why visit Palermo?
Are you planning your next Sicily holidays and you are wondering where to stay in Sicily and what to do in this amazing island?
As a tour planner dedicated to our beloved Sicily we help you experience the island from a different point of view and we recommend you to stay in Palermo, the Capital of Sicily!
Palermo, that has been named Italian Capital of Culture 2018, boasts more than 2700 years of history and a unique richness of art and culture.
Its incredible Arab-Norman circuit belongs to the UNESCO World Heritage Site list.
This cultural diversity is also reflected in the many local culinary traditions and so the visit of Palermo gives you the opportunity to taste some of Palermo's most unique street foods and best dishes right in the heart of the city.
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Sicily has long been a crossroads and crucible of Mediterranean culture, and the island today is a fascinating palimpsest in which Greek temples, Norman churches and Baroque palazzos emerge from the rich fabric. But it also has natural wonders aplenty, from the smoking craters of Mount Etna to the still relatively undiscovered beaches of the southern coast.
With parts of the island on the same latitude as the North African coast, Sicily has a mild climate that makes it an attractive destination for much of the year: spring and autumn are sheer delight and though high summer (July, August) temperatures really do soar, sea breezes in coastal areas take the edge off the heat.
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Bear in mind that Sicily has a much longer warm-weather season than northern and central Italy. If you’re lucky, it’s possible to sunbathe and swim in the sea well into November, and spring starts early: in many areas, the ground is carpeted with wild flowers at the end of February.
The beautiful and unique Palermo, the welcoming and pleasant Siracusa and the wonderful beaches of San Vito Lo Capo.
And don’t get me started on the food – from the famous street food to the pastries and special pastas, it’s a destination in itself.
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The Messina Strait, the famous Greek theatre of Taormina, the archeological sites of Segesta and Selinunte, the marvellous Catania, the unique monastery and temple of Monreale, the picturesque Cefalu and Ragusa are all worth taking a look on the largest island of the Mediterranean Sea. The romantic Sicily, an island very rich in monuments and natural beauties, enchants every visitor. Let us take a walk on the streets of the capital, Palermo, let us refresh ourselves on the beach of Mondello, take a slide in the famous Citta del Mare, and go to the ever-foggy Erice using the cableway. We can enjoy the sicilian blood-oranges, drink a capuccino among the walls of Syracuse, and finally, take a walk to the still active Etna volcano.
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