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Inside Background
Architecture 
    Palermo's architecture reflects the many different styles of the numerous...
Last edited: June 23, 2006
History 
    The history of Palermo, indeed the history of all of Sicily, is a record of...
Last edited: June 23, 2006
Recommended Reading 
Midnight in Sicily by Peter Robb is a fascinating account of Sicily in general...
Last edited: October 22, 2012
Tourist Board Info 
Sito Palermo Turismo   Sportelli informazioni turistiche           Portale...
Last edited: March 12, 2010
Weather & When to Go 
Mild Climate     Palermo is blessed with a mild, Mediterranean climate. Warmest...
Last edited: June 25, 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
By Air     Palermo has its own International Airport, located about 20 miles...
Last edited: July 29, 2011
Public Transportation 
By Bus     Palermo has a public bus system known as AMAT. Orange buses...
Last edited: July 26, 2010
Taxis & Rental Cars 
When hailing a cab in Palermo, the best thing to do would be to ask at the...
Last edited: September 29, 2007
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
Try a day at Cefalu, trains leave approx. every hour and take about an hour...
Last edited: May 03, 2007
First-time Visitors 
Be careful travelling on public transport. Have to have validated ticket or a...
Last edited: July 29, 2011
Museums & Attractions 
Palazzo dei Normanni     This Norman Castle (or Palazzo Reale) is located on...
Last edited: December 10, 2009
Nightlife 
Palermo's nightlife has grown dramatically in recent years.  Everything in...
Last edited: April 30, 2010
Off the Beaten Path 
Museo d'Arte e Archeologia I. Mormino This is a fantastic museum, founded by...
Last edited: April 05, 2008
The Performing Arts 
    Palermo has a few major venues for the performing arts. the Teatro Massimo...
Last edited: January 09, 2013
Shopping 
Palermo is a crossroad of peoples and cultures, an important strategic place of...
Last edited: October 04, 2012
Villa Whitaker 
Built at the end of the 19th century by the Whitaker, a wealthy English family...
Last edited: May 21, 2011
Biblioteca Regionale 
Biblioteca centrale della Regione siciliana"Alberto Bombace" The Central...
Last edited: January 11, 2010
Cantieri Culturali alla Zisa 
Le Officine Ducrot are behind the Castello della Zisa, and contain forty sheds...
Last edited: January 20, 2010
Cattedrale di Palermo 
This cathedral was started in 1184 to replace the Muslim mosque with a...
Last edited: November 23, 2009
Duca di Salaparuta 
Since 1824 the Duke of Salaparuta follows the wishes of its founder, Prince...
Last edited: January 05, 2010
Giardino Inglese 
The garden has its main entrance in Via Duca della Verdura, but the most used...
Last edited: January 19, 2010
Il Museo internazionale delle marionette 
Founded in 1975 by the Association for the preservation of local traditions...
Last edited: January 27, 2010
La Kalsa 
This is a lovely complex facing the bay.  One can eat there, drink, read, buy...
Last edited: July 29, 2011
Madonna Annunciate 
Antonello da Messina was an Italian painter (his real name was Antonio di...
Last edited: January 21, 2010
Minigolf Sicilia 
Minigolf is one of those sports that excite easily: it revives Golf but on a...
Last edited: January 21, 2010
Mondello 
Mondello is a  great afternoon trip from Palermo.   Very short drive in the off...
Last edited: August 27, 2008
Museo Etnografico Pitre 
The museum was founded in 1910 by Giuseppe Pitre folklorist and scholar of...
Last edited: December 10, 2009
Orto Botanico di Palermo 
Orto Botannico The Botanical Gardens are part of the University of Palermo...
Last edited: December 10, 2009
Palazzo Belmonte Riso 
The palace was built in the late eighteenth century and owned first by the...
Last edited: January 04, 2010
Palazzo Butera 
Palazzo Butera takes its name from one of the titles of the family of the...
Last edited: December 27, 2010
Palazzo Chiaramonte 
Built in the early fourteenth century the palace was the great mansion of...
Last edited: December 10, 2009
Palazzo dei Normanni & Capella Palatina 
This Norman Castle was completed by William II during the 12th century, and is...
Last edited: February 03, 2010
Teatro Massimo 
The Massimo Theater designed by Basile opened its doors to the public on the...
Last edited: December 03, 2009
Triumph of Death fresco 
The great fresco was originally in the courtyard of Palazzo Sclafani. Palazzo...
Last edited: January 20, 2010
Ustica 
The ancients called the little volcanic island off the coast of Palermo Ustica...
Last edited: January 18, 2010
Villino Florio 
The Villino Florio all'Olivuzza is a building, with garden, located near Zisa...
Last edited: February 15, 2010
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
pane and panelle must try those in palermo there good.......one of the oldest...
Last edited: September 02, 2008
Palermo street food 
Arguably the best eating to be had in Palermo is the city's 'street food...
Last edited: April 20, 2012
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Inside Italy: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
In Italy, as in most of  Western Europe, the official currency is the Euro...
Last edited: March 15, 2013
Crossing the Border 
Border crossings When travelling between Italy and another Schengen country...
Last edited: January 17, 2012
Important Phrases 
 Parla Inglese?   Do you speak English?  Grazie  Thank You  Prego You are...
Last edited: June 12, 2013
Telephones 
In Italy you must always dial the area code AND the telephone number, even if...
Last edited: March 18, 2013
Tipping & Etiquette 
In Italy service, which usually ranges from 1 to 3 euros depending on the...
Last edited: May 19, 2011
Do you need a VISA? 
Thanks to the Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs, it is quite easy to know if...
Last edited: March 01, 2010
How to Avoid Upsetting the Locals 
When you are out and about shopping, museum or church touring and suddenly, you...
Last edited: June 18, 2013
Information to make travelling easier 
A little planning can make your trip go a lot smoother. At least a week or two...
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SIM card purchase in Italy 
If you have an unlocked GSM cell phone that supports the GSM 900 and GSM 1800...
Last edited: October 25, 2012
Train Travel Terminology 
This is a few key railway phrases in english & italian.: Aisle = corridoio...
Last edited: June 18, 2013
Tuscany siestas! 
Some international car hire companies in downtown Pisa close at 13.00 until...
Last edited: December 17, 2012
VAT Rebates 
When you are leaving the country through the Rome Airport, here are some tips...
Last edited: July 27, 2012
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