YHA Ostello di Palermo- Baia del Corallo

STREET MARKETS
To get the real...

by SirRichard

STREET MARKETS
To get the real soul of Palermo, take a walk at its markets. Almost every street is absorbed in some kind of chaotic and probably dubious commerce. Try the Mercato delle Pulci, for antiques and beautiful old handmade tiles.
But the maddest, smelliest and best market runs through another notorious neighborhood, the Albergheria. Via del Carmine is the bent and twisted spine of this fabulously seedy district. The church of Carmine is worth the visit too.

Cucina casalinga siciliana

by CliffClaven about Trattoria al Grattacielo

When old Cliffie first went to Sicily more than 40 years ago, the Trattoria al Grattacielo didn't even have a name but just a little sign which said "Vini". Customers came in with a bottle, which was filled from one of the huge barrels. Two brothers ran the place: one was the cheerful waiter and the other sang opera as he cooked in the tiny kitchen. But time passes: the singer died and his brother sold the place to a family who redecorated and reopened. It looks pricey but it definitely isn't. Trust your waiter: he'll recommend an excellent meal.

Piazza Marina Park

by al_mary

This area, now a park, has alot of
history surrounding it.
In 1601, Palazzo Chiaramonte became
the Sicilian headquarters of the Inquisition,
known as the "Spanish Inquisition."
Here prisoners were interrogated, tortured,
and sometimes burned at the stake for
heresies both real and imagined. The
executions were often held in what is now
the park, Garibaldi Garde, in Piazza Marina.

Palermo, Sicily

by Danalia

"Welcome to Palermo"

I arrived to Palermo for 2 weeks
I went to visit a good friend I met tow years before, accidently, on the net.
It was 8 years ago when I first met Alberto and Anna, both live in Palermo, and thanks to them I got to know the city from the eyes of locals , not tourist.
Apart of the beautiful sights of the city, the nice people and my great friends, I remember the fresh fishes's smell all over. Even though it was deliciious, I believe I have never smelled so many fishes in one period of time.

"I arrived to Palermo for 2 weeks"

"I arrived to Palermo for 2 weeks"