Pocket travel guide - A Great Weekend in Palermo - 2023 Edition | Hachette

All the must-see sites, the latest trends, our favorite places, and our unique experiences for a truly GREAT Weekend in Palermo, from the historic center to the modern city, passing through La Cala (the port district), and the ancient neighborhoods of Capo and Vucciria, with their winding streets and captivating markets.

Discover Palermo:

• Unique experiences: enjoying an aperitif at sunset on the terrace of the palace Villa Igea, attending a show by class="a-text-italic">puppi  (puppets) for the incredible atmosphere, scare yourself in the impressive Capuchin catacombs, learn to make pesto with Palermitans after choosing basil with them at the market...
• Our selection of 100% Palermo restaurants, quick bites, terraces and cocktail bars to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Palermo.
• Our author's favorites and top picks, passionate about the city: the best of cibo da strada  (street food), the liveliest markets, the best ice cream parlors...
• Maps of Palermo's neighborhoods with all the addresses located.
• Visits in the surrounding area to experience a change of era, get a breath of fresh air, or spend a day by the sea: Monreale Cathedral and its Romanesque mosaics, Segesta and its Greek temple, the Zingaro Nature Reserve and its superb coastal path, the island of Ustica...
• Focusses on Palermo Baroque, the city's Arab-Norman heritage, etc.
• Hiking suggestions on Monte Pellegrino, on the coastal path of the Zingaro Reserve, and on the island of Ustica.