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Palermo, Italy

Things to do in Palermo

Everything in the Atlas for Palermo: places to see and things to do, in one list.

Cappella Palatina

An Islamic muqarnas ceiling over Byzantine mosaics, commissioned by a Norman king, in one room.

Church · 1 hour

Ballarò

A thousand years of shouted commerce, and the best street food in Italy under the awnings.

Market · 1 hour

Monreale

6,500 square metres of gold mosaic twenty minutes uphill, which most Palermo visitors skip.

Church · 2 hours

Palermo by street food

Panelle, arancine, sfincione, and — if you are brave — pani ca meusa. A thousand years of occupation in six snacks.

Food & table · low

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