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Inside Background
Architecture 
    Palermo's architecture reflects the many different styles of the numerous...
Last edited: 23 June 2006
History 
    The history of Palermo, indeed the history of all of Sicily, is a record of...
Last edited: 23 June 2006
Recommended Reading 
Midnight in Sicily by Peter Robb A fascinating account of Sicily in general and...
Last edited: 26 September 2007
Weather & When to Go 
Mild Climate     Palermo is blessed with a mild, Mediterranean climate. Warmest...
Last edited: 25 June 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
By Air     Palermo has its own International Airport, located about 20 miles...
Last edited: 22 April 2008
Public Transportation 
By Bus     Palermo has a public bus system known as AMAT. Orange buses...
Last edited: 11 October 2006
Taxis & Rental Cars 
When hailing a cab in Palermo, the best thing to do would be to ask at the...
Last edited: 29 September 2007
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
Try a day at Cefalu, trains leave approx. every hour and take about an hour...
Last edited: 03 May 2007
First-time Visitors 
Cattedrale di Palermo    First-time visitors to Palermo will definately want to...
Last edited: 10 June 2008
Museums & Attractions 
Palazzo dei Normanni     This Norman Castle (or Palazzo Reale) is located on...
Last edited: 10 December 2009
Nightlife 
General     Locals complain that Palermo's nightlife isn't what it should be...
Last edited: 06 May 2008
Off the Beaten Path 
Museo d'Arte e Archeologia I. Mormino This is a fantastic museum, founded by...
Last edited: 05 April 2008
The Performing Arts 
    Palermo has a few major venues for the performing arts. the Teatro Massimo...
Last edited: 25 June 2006
Shopping 
Outdoor Markets     Browsing outdoor markets should be a highlight of a trip to...
Last edited: 25 June 2006
Cattedrale di Palermo 
This cathedral was started in 1184 to replace the Muslim mosque with a...
Last edited: 23 November 2009
Duca di Salaparuta 
Since 1824 the Duke of Salaparuta follows the wishes of its founder, Prince...
Last edited: 05 January 2010
Mondello 
Mondello is a  great afternoon trip from Palermo.   Very short drive in the off...
Last edited: 27 August 2008
Museo Etnografico Pitre 
The museum was founded in 1910 by Giuseppe Pitre folklorist and scholar of...
Last edited: 10 December 2009
Orto Botanico di Palermo 
Orto Botannico The Botanical Gardens are part of the University of Palermo...
Last edited: 10 December 2009
Palazzo Belmonte Riso 
The palace was built in the late eighteenth century and owned first by the...
Last edited: 04 January 2010
Palazzo Chiaramonte 
Built in the early fourteenth century the palace was the great mansion of...
Last edited: 10 December 2009
Palazzo dei Normanni & Capella Palatina 
This Norman Castle or "Zisa Castle" was completed by William II during the 12th...
Last edited: 27 November 2009
Teatro Massimo 
The Massimo Theater designed by Basile opened its doors to the public on the...
Last edited: 03 December 2009
Teatro Politeama 
Designed by Giuseppe Damiani Almeyda, the theatre was built in the late...
Last edited: 01 December 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
pane and panelle must try those in palermo there good.......one of the oldest...
Last edited: 02 September 2008
Nice little restaurant 
Osteria con orrima cucina casalinga at corso scina, 82 (borgo vecchio), near...
Last edited: 01 October 2009
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Inside Italy: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
In Italy, as in most of  Western Europe, the official currency is the Euro...
Last edited: 28 May 2009
Crossing the Border 
Under a new law passed in May 2007, all non-EU foreign tourists in Italy are...
Last edited: 28 August 2009
Emergencies 
Emergency Telephone Numbers (all toll free) 112 for the 'Carabinieri' (one of...
Last edited: 04 June 2008
Important Phrases 
 Parla Inglese?   Do you speak English?  Grazie  Thank You Prego You are...
Last edited: 18 December 2008
Telephones 
In Italy you must always dial the area code AND the telephone number, even if...
Last edited: 09 November 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
In Italy service is normally included in the restaurant or bar bill, and...
Last edited: 06 October 2009
How to Avoid Upsetting the Locals 
When you are out and about shopping, museum or church touring and suddenly, you...
Last edited: 22 April 2009
Information to make travelling easier 
A little pre-planning can make your trip go a lot smoother. At least a week or...
Last edited: 02 May 2007
SIM card purchase in Italy 
If you have an unlocked GSM cell phone that supports the GSM 900 and GSM 1800...
Last edited: 03 July 2009
Train Travel Terminology 
This is a few key railway phrases in english & italian.: aisle = corridoio...
Last edited: 26 February 2007
Tuscany siestas! 
Some international car hire companies in downtown Pisa close at 13.00 until...
Last edited: 26 October 2006
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