Chiesa di Santa Caterina d'Alessandria

One of my favorite cities in Italy, you will need at least 5 days to discover and eat your way through this magical place. Don’t pack your time with day trips, but instead plan on taking it slow and eating all the deliciousness Palermo has to offer

One of the cities that inspires me the most in this life. It is one of the most special places that has completely stolen my heart and I am always eager to visit. Palermo is a symphony of sunlight and shadow, where ancient stones whisper secrets to the sapphire sky. Here, the heart of Sicily beats with a timeless rhythm, resonating through golden domes and crumbling facades. In the Palatine Chapel, mosaics glisten like a celestial map, guiding souls through a cosmos of faith and wonder. The markets, vibrant and alive, are a fragrant collage of spices and citrus, each stall a verse in an epic poem of flavors. Streets wind like verses of an ancient epic, leading to hidden piazzas where the laughter of children mingles with the echo of history. Palatial splendor and humble dwellings coexist in a harmonious dance, a testament to the city’s enduring spirit. As the sun sets over the Tyrrhenian Sea, Palermo’s skyline transforms into a silhouette of dreams, where the past and present meld into a twilight of eternal beauty. Here, every stone, every breath, is a stanza in the grand poem of existence, inviting all who wander through its embrace to become part of its endless story.

Nowhere else in Sicily will give such a sense of the island’s history! In Palermo, every building, corner, and bite of food shows the unique mix of empires that’s claimed the island over the centuries. This guide has everything you need for 2-3 days in Sicily! In this guide, you’ll get: - 3 accommodation suggestions - my preferred free walking tour - the major sights with notes on what you’re seeing and if they need advanced booking - 3 markets and what they’re most known for, including what time of day is best to visit - 5 churches, each from a different era and architectural style - an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot - recommendations on typical dishes to order - 9 places to eat & drink at varying price points