Palermo is the capital of the Italian island of Silicy. The city originated as a Phoenician colony called Ziz over 2700 years ago. In its long history, it’s been the center for Phoenician/Carthaginian, Greek, Roman, Arab and Italian cultures, developing an unique character. Learn about the characteristics of the city, when it is best to visit it and what do you need to prepare before arriving (both in terms of currency and baggage and passports or visas!), what is worth seeing and visiting in various destinations (including sights, monuments, national parks, beaches and more), how to travel (with special attention paid to highways and motorways), the prices of various goods and services, acomodation, weather, maps, tourist guides, opinions of visitors and other practical pieces of information!
Palermo’s attractions are as varied as the city itself. They are mainly ancient monuments, numerous sacred buildings and former royal residences, but also bustling local markets that
