First visitsYour first Palermo day should leave something unfinished
A practical first-time Palermo approach: choose a central route, make time for lunch and avoid overcrowding the first day.
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A little perspective
before you go.
Thoughtful reads for the decisions behind the itinerary: how to settle in, pick a base, and enjoy the city at street level.
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First visits
Where to stayChoose a Palermo base by your evenings, too
How to choose between Palermo’s historic center, Politeama–Libertà and Mondello using practical questions about noise, transport and daily routines.
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Getting aroundPalermo without a car: plan around the useful journeys
How to organize a Palermo stay without driving, combining central walks with checked airport, beach and day-trip transport.
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