24 Hours in Palermo: A One-Day Plan in the Sicilian Capital, Palermo, Italy

Palermo is the capital of Sicily, which is an island that is part of the Southern region of Italy. Because of its history, the city is an interesting display of different architectural styles - in Arab-Norman, Baroque and neo-classical. Then there is a bustling and somewhat chaotic side in the markets and rustic areas. And in contrast, there are the better-maintained and spruced-up parks, squares and palaces. Palermo has really exceeded my expectations especially considering that it was only meant to be a brief stopover. Teatro Massimo, Palermo Cathedral and the Church of Jesus of Casa Professa are beautiful sights not to be missed when spending 24 hours in Palermo. Certainly not a place to miss if you are in Sicily!

Also refer to Italy Travel Guide: An Overview Before You Plan for an overview of Italy including planning tips on budget, safety and food.

You might wonder, why does Palermo have such a wide variety and diversity in their culture and architectural styles? The answer in essence, lies in its history. Before the unification of Italy, the region had been under the ruling of not only the Romans, but also several others including the Arabs, Normans and Spanish. In fact, some have even nicknamed Palermo as ‘the most conquered city in the world‘! ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).