Palermo was highly rated for food by 321 guests from the United States!Palermo Travel Guide
A Symbol of Sicily
Edgy and eclectic, Palermo is a symbol of all that Sicily stands for. From buzzing Vespas to the bustling Vucciria market, it simply brims with life.
Wonderful Palermo Cathedral glows radiantly in the Mediterranean sun. Nearby is the city’s last Sicilian Puppet Theater, and across the street is a palm-filled park housing Roman mosaics, though the best are in the archeological museum. At one end is the Norman Palace, a government building home to the fabulous Cappella Palatina, whose gold mosaics are absolutely breathtaking.
Equally magnificent are the gold mosaics lining the 12th-century Monreale Cathedral on the city’s outskirts. Wander the cloisters and note the varying columns and capitals – each pair is different.
Palermo also has fascinating churches: 2 of the oldest are 12th-century San Giovanni degli Eremeti and San Cataldo, each with red, Islamic-style domes. Gesú Church has an incredible Sicilian Baroque interior, while La Martorana’s frescoes are awe-inspiring. A street away is Quattro Canti, an intersection with a fountain in each corner.
Other attractions include the round Teatro Massimo, Mondello beach and Monte Pellegrino mountain overlooking the sea. You get fabulous views of this picnic spot as you fly into Palermo Airport before heading to your Booking.com accommodations.
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The food of Palermo is like no other city’s. I spent most of my days enjoying cheap sandwiches and street food while walking around parts of the city. It’s a beautiful place to get lost. Please try the Meusa sandwiches!
Anonymous
United States of America
10
Really amazing city, a true gem!
Really amazing city, a true gem!! We were welcomed so genuinely most places we went. Despite our very limited sciliano/italiano we were met with patience and alot of help finding our way around.
I really love Palermo, it is probably my favorite city in Europe.
I recommend trying as much diverse food as possible, especially small restaurants on the side alley streets off the main road. Check out the piazza at night and during the day intake the beautiful way of life here.
Thanks Sicilia I will be back!
Anonymous
Canada
6.0
We came away from our two nights in Palermo feeling...
We came away from our two nights in Palermo feeling disappointed. Historically, the city has a lot to offer, and UNESCO agrees. Unfortunately, it takes concentration to really enjoy the good stuff, because of the general sense of dilapidation and economic desperation that the place presents.
Rodrigo
Brazil
10
Start the day with the historic center and later on...
Start the day with the historic center and later on afternoon with only 1.80 euro go to Mondello beach and walk until the lighthouse of the place, it costs something around 1 or 2 euros and after 18:30 it turns on the light, get the sunset there and later the light house lights and you won’t regret!
Anonymous
United Kingdom
8.0
Great place to wander around.
Great place to wander around. Most sights are in a confined area and there's a free circular bus route. Good food almost everywhere. The streetfood is good. A lot of litter in places. The bus ride to Monreal is dreadful but you'll forget that as soon as you step inside the cathedral; it's amazing.
Sarah
United Kingdom
8.0
A bit rundown, some areas are lovely some are just old and...
A bit rundown, some areas are lovely some are just old and uncared for.
Nightlife seen is cool, not many clubs as italians love to eat and drink and talk for hours and hours which is something i loveed experiencing.
Food is amazing and cheap, so are drinks.
would be much more fun when its summer and u can jump in the water.
“Awesome hospitality, the place is in the centre of Palermo with everything within walking distance, including the bus to the beach and to the airport. Gabriella and her family gave us very good tips on where to eat and what to see, and we found ice creams waiting for us in the freezer!”
“The people in Palermo are generally very helpful --a man led me a mile on his motorcycle to get me back on track for finding my hotel. There is a lot of very interesting architecture here, and a vibrant cultural scene-too bad I left myself so little time to enjoy it.”
“We loved this hotel. Excellent location in Palermo. Beautiful old hotel with gorgeous lobby. Terrific room garden bar. Yummy breakfast. Incredibly helpful staff. Would def stay there again!”
“everything the location was great. right in the middle of the area to visit. the price was great and the people where great at the location prompt on arrival
may be one of the nicest B&B I have been to. breakfast was the best one I had in Sicily”
“In the middle of the center, great spacious room, very clean. Very good breakfast and coffee. Host Simone is an amazing, friendly person. He was very helpful and gave us reco where to go and what to see. It was one of the best accomodation we had during our 10 days trip through Sicily. Some of the 4 star hotel do not offer as much as this great b&b. Highly recommendable!”
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