Palermo Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
Italian city, capital of Sicily
About Palermo
It's the capital city of the autonomous region of Sicily and of itsown province. The city's economy is based on local government institutions, port, shipbuilding industry and the mechanical industry. It is also seat to some important Sicilian wine-making companies (like Tasca d'Almerita, Duca di Salaparuta, Corvo, and Planeta) whose popularity in the world is growing. Capital of Sicily, founded by Phoenicians under the name ofZiz(= Flower, but the meaning is still doubtful), later renamed byGreeksPanormos, which means "all port". It reached its golden age during the Arab domination (from 9th to 11th centuries AD) when it became one of the most prosperous cities in the Mediterranean and Europe, known as "city of delights" for its marvellous and lavish gardens, as well as for magnificent mos
Top Attractions in Palermo
Explore the best things to see and do in Palermo:
- ★Catacombe dei Cappuccini
- ★Monreale
- ★Monreale Cathedral
- ★Museo Archeologico
- ★Museo delle Maioliche (Museum of Maiolica Tile)
- ★Palatine Chapel
- ★Palazzo dei Normanni
- ★Palermo Botanical Garden
Where to Eat in Palermo
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴100 Montaditos
- 🍴Antico Caffé Spinnato
- 🍴Bangla Fast Food
- 🍴Bisso Bistrot
- 🍴Cala Pollo & Co.
- 🍴Il Cambusone
Where to Stay in Palermo
- 🏨Al Giardino Dell'Alloro
- 🏨B&B Il Giardino di Ballarò
- 🏨B&B Lincoln Suite Palermo
- 🏨B&B Novecento
- 🏨B&B Palermo A Casa di Amici
- 🏨B&B Porta di Castro
Palermo Travel Guide Sections
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