All articles about Palermo
Palermo is Sicily's most chaotic and most honest city — Arab-Norman architecture, packed markets in Vucciria and Ballarò, and a streetscape that's barely changed in centuries. If you're only seeing one Sicilian city, it's worth seriously considering whether it should be this one.
Monreale Cathedral: 6,000 Square Meters of Gold, 15 Minutes from Palermo
A Norman fortress on the outside, a golden Byzantine masterpiece inside — what to actually see at Monreale, and the ticket trap almost every visitor falls into.
Palermo Cathedral: The Building That Changed Religion Four Times
Mosque, church, mosque again, church again — Palermo's cathedral has been rebuilt by nearly every power that ever ruled Sicily. Here's what to actually look for inside.
What Does a Day in Palermo Really Cost?
Bus tickets, pane câ meusa, the Cappella Palatina: an honest price breakdown for a day in Palermo—real numbers, not vague guesses.
Palermo Neighborhoods: Kalsa, Capo, Vucciria or Libertà?
An honest comparison of four Palermo neighborhoods for first-time visitors: noise, safety, location, character. No sugarcoating, just the real deal.
Palermo Airport: Bus, Train or Taxi Downtown?
Bus, train or taxi from Falcone-Borsellino Airport to Palermo: real prices, real travel times, and when each option actually makes sense.