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Palermo

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Palermo is one of Italy’s most fascinating cities—a bold, chaotic, and deeply historic place where cultures have collided for centuries. After spending a month living in Palermo, I’ve put together the ultimate guides to help you uncover its layered past, incredible food, and lively streets.

For first-time visitors, my honest guide to whether Palermo is worth visiting lays out the city’s highlights and challenges. Plan your trip with my essential Palermo travel tips and where to stay in Palermo guide.

Time in Palermo is best spent soaking up its diverse architecture, energetic markets, and golden-hour piazzas. Get inspired with my top things to do in Palermo, or follow one of my carefully crafted itineraries, from <a href

Containers of assorted flavored gelato with wooden scoops and small chalkboard signs in palermo italy
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Where (& What!) to Eat in Palermo: Foodie’s Guide

Aerial view of a town in Palermo with a bell tower beside trees in the foreground and warm colored colored buildings extending to the back featuring some of the best places to stay in Palermo, Italy
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Where to Stay in Palermo (2025): 6 Best Areas for First-Timers, Couples & More

Second Image: A narrow alley in Palermo, lined with weathered stone buildings. Decorative strings of lights hang overhead, and a black scooter is parked on the side. In the background, two people are seen walking further down the street.
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13 Captivating Things to Do in Palermo: A Guide for Curious Travellers

A panoramic view of Palermo's stunning Cathedral with its distinctive domed roof. The city stretches out beneath the mountains, prompting the question: Is Palermo worth visiting?.
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Is Palermo Worth Visiting? 13 Reasons Why (& 7 Challenges) After My Month-Long Stay

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11 Best Palermo Food Tours to Take

St. Mary of the Admiral church with grand pillars, bell tower. San Cataldo church boasts red domes and walls against clear blue skies. Must-visit in 3 day Palermo trip.
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3 Days in Palermo: A Deep Dive into Sicily’s Cultural Capital

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