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[Welcome to Palermo, please enjoy your visit. I will meet you in person to give you the keys and take a photo of passports. I would like to send you a small video how to enter the apartment complex. Message my whatsapp 1 hour before arrival.

Breakfast is 8-10 AM in the kitchen ONLY if requested, Please tell us. Eastern European breakfast options, juice, homemade roasted coffee, instant coffee, tea

You are given 3 keys:

/bottom entrance door to the building

/main apartment door

/smallest key for your bedroom

{when you leave the apartment, the door will auto lock. no need to lock the door}

You have fresh bed linens and towels, use the outside drying rack that is connected to the sun room for wet clothes.

I do not have washer for clothing, permission to use the plastic basin and washing liquid under the kitchen sink. nearby STAR WASH @ Via Brasa, 28, 90128 Palermo PA @ 5.50 to wash

i do not have microwave or Oven. We only have a stove. We do not compost. everything goes in trash. Please leave the Glass bottles next to the trash.

The shower has hot water, please enjoy the shower. Please use the shampoo, body wash.

The mop and broom are in the sun room, There is MEDICINE AND FIRST AID in the KITCHEN.

Umbrellas are under the stove.

Please do not throw anything out the windows.

(SUMMER ) IF the electricity turns off, immediately go to living room, you will see white box that is above a bicycle tire. JUST SWITCH THE LEVER and it will all turn ON.

Make yourself at home! Text if you have any questions 

FOR BOOKING.COM GUESTS ONLY /FOR BOOKING.COM GUESTS ONLY / Please understand there is a Palermo tourist tax of 4 euro per person/per night payment we must collect, that can be left on the kitchen table with the keys.

The Norman Palace & Palatine Chapel

When you walk out of the apartment and head towards Palermo central you will first pass the an old ancient gate called

Porta Nuova (Palermo)

38°06′44″N 13°21′10″E INSERT PIC

Beside the new gate is The Palazzo dei Normanni /Norman Palace/Palatine Chapel 38°06′39″N 13°21′13″E, it is is the oldest royal residence in Europe and today hosts the Sicilian Regional Assembly. And from behind it if you walk towards Ballaro in that direction you can see the foundations from ancient fortified settlements. This is a tourist spot that visitors can admire: Some good frescoes and mosaics and King Rogers room. If you don’t go in, at least go to the park beside it that you cant miss called Villa Bonanno 38.11183179941767,13.354098127710545 , is a great place to relax, day or night.

Now set your map to…

Palermo Cathedral (UNESCO)

A masterpiece of Arab-Norman architecture, the Cathedral 38°06′52″N 13°21′22″E houses the royal tombs of Frederick II and Roger II.
Its history reflects Palermo’s multicultural past, because the outside you will notice many different styles. THis place was heavily destroyed in the 4th century by vandals but rebuilt in 590. It was once converted into a mosque then

returned to Christian worship under the Normans in 1072 

Tip : Don’t miss the rooftop tour Open everyday from 7am to 7pm, and its maybe 5 euros to ascend to the top roof, which will give you a fairly decent view of the surrounding town. A place thats nearby and also a good view is the 38.11463° N, 13.35887° E Chiesa del Santissimo Salvatore

NOW, set your map towards Quattro Canti (Four Corners)

38° 6′ 56″ N,13° 21′ 41″ E

Alot of people take pictures here as you see its Baroque that the Spanish built when they occupied the city, they remodeled much of the facades of the churches around the city but here was especially concentrated for its a famous cross section that is pedestrian only, and response vehicles.

NOW, set your map towards the beautiful red domes you will see from the street,this place is called

Santa Maria dell’Ammiraglio (La Martorana) Church of San Cataldo

It is a medieval Norman church ,famous for its dazzling Byzantine mosaics.

Recognizable by its its famous red domes as we mentioned, is pure Arab-Norman architecture. If you decide to pay to go inside, there is a peaceful garden. And beside it is our Teatro Bellini from Vincenzo Bellini (1801–1835) he is popular around Italy as composer and there are few teathres with his name on them, like one in catania too thats cool to see and sit in front of Teatro Massimo Bellini

Now you will notice the Fontana Pretoria) Facing the convent is the famous fountain with statues of numerous people. THis is famous because this was once a family residence that you stand upon, and the fountain was Built in Florence in 1554, it was later purchased by the Senate of Palermo and transported piece by piece to its current location.

You will also see in this area the Convent of Santa Caterina

That housed nuns from 1311 to 2014. Today, visitors can explore inside journey and its pretty awesome, and as you walk thru you will pass by

Historic rooms of the nuns and ending up at their own bakery,here you can try traditional pastries—especially the giant cannolo.

NOW, set your map towards

Teatro Massimo

its another famous attraction in our city. Opened in 1897, this is Italy’s largest theater and the 3rd largest in Europe after Paris and Vienna. Known for its acoustics and impressive architecture. Behind it kinda towards the west you will notice the first and only skyscraper in Palermo called Assitalia building.

NOW, set your map towards Politeama, its a great place to chill, walk around and take a breather. Now you can walk towards the waterfront

Porto & Foro Italico

Its a great place to stroll, offering a long promenade overlooking the sea with

broken benches but some good concrete ones that are still holding up. THis place is our only park with large green lawns you can lay in or kick a ball around,set up a volleyball net, its a good time. Perfect for walking, picnics, or sunsets by the water.

NOW, set your map towards

The largest ficus trees in Europe, over 30 meters tall and 20 meters wide. Walking in this direction will get you headed back into the center, if you’re done with the sea.

GOOD RESTAURANTS

Trattoria Ferro di Cavallo

Trattoria Trapani Trattoria

Trattoria Al Sorriso

Antica Trattoria Pizzeria Enzo

Cotto e Bollito

Google Maps link: https://www.google.com/maps?q=38.1120,13.3680

Coordinates: around 38.1120° N, 13.3680° E (approximate, given listed distance 0.5 km from station)

Palermo’s Historic Markets

Bollaró, Capo, Vucciria and are heavily focused on food.

Ballarò

The largest and most authentic.

Capo

Known for its food stalls and atmosphere. I like it better than Ballaro

Vucciria

The smallest, but the most central of the 3.
At night, vucciria turns into a nightlife centers, with social, street food.

One thing that is nice, is to visit PARCA FAVORITA ,directly next to Stadio Renzo Barbera. You can pay 1.40 with the app called paermo whatethng take bus 101 from central station to Stadio Renzo Barbera. Walk thru the beautiful Parca Favorita walking towards the Villa Chinese. Its awesome. You can always rent a electric scooter and continue the journey towards mondello beach.

Mondello Beach

Its

our go to beach that’s crystal clean with a nice strip of restaurants and coffee shops, though

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)there are more beaches and spots ill post at the bottom, whats cool too is u can rent one of those eclectic scooters to travel there and its a fun drive.

It gets very crowded in the summer months.

You can book boat tours directly on the beach.

Traditional Foods of Sicily

Panelle & Cazzilli (fried chickpea fritters and potato croquettes) ,Sfincione (typical Palermo focaccia),Boiled octopus with lemon and salt,Pane ca’ meusa (veal spleen sandwich) + Grilled stigghiola

THINGS OUTSIDE OF PALERMO TO DO

Take the train to Bagheria, visit the1600s Villa Sant’Isidoro De Cordova

Villadecordovamuseo@libero.it

Calls, SMS, whatsapp to Telephone reservation, 3311581081, its 5 euro

List of co-working spaces in Palermo///

Nearby, the Capo Gallo Nature Reserve is perfect for hiking and sea views just get to the sferracavvalo stop train stop from downtown and walk to here

Spiaggia di Vendicari —

Spiaggia di Calamosche — wonderful i hear

click here for holidays major on the island

If you go to Catania there is a good market everyday except Sunday called Carmelo market 8 am to 2pm.

If you leave Palermo, take 3 euro train to sferracavvalo and walk to 34535345

If you have a car visit Salto dei Ventimiglia

Via Francesco Ventimiglia, 27, 90010 Geraci Siculo PA

The Catacombs

Founded in 1599, the catacombs originally served only the friars, but later became the burial place for nobles and wealthy families.
(If you prefer a quieter experience, some lesser-known catacomb sites offer a calmer visit compared to the main one.) i choose smaller Catacombe dei Cappuccini

this is sferro spot perfect 38.214858, 13.293919

Osteria Mercede is near dante nda good price spot Via Sammartino, n 1, 90141 Palermo PA

In Palermo,
“San Filippo Neri” mainly refers to the Oratory of San Filippo Neri in Piazza Olivella (near Sant’Ignazio all’Olivella) and to the ZEN (Zona Espansione Nord) district, a residential area named after the saint. There are also other places linked to the Congregation, such as the Collegio dei Filippini, which now hosts art exhibitions.
Specific places:
Oratory of San Filippo Neri:
A historic and artistic building in the old town, known for its
neoclassical architecture and stucco and marble artwork, designed
by Giuseppe Venanzio Marvuglia.
Villa Filippina:
A green area and cultural center near the Oratory, with a large
open-air theater and a planetarium, built by a Filipino priest.
ZEN District (St. Philip Neri): A large working-class neighborhood in the northern part of Palermo, divided into ZEN 1 and ZEN 2, named after the saint.
Collegio dei Filippini: An ancient college of the Filipino fathers, now a cultural and exhibition center, near the church of San Giuseppe.

In
summary, depending on the context, San Filippo Neri in Palermo can
refer to the ancient art oratory, a modern residential neighborhood, or
the surrounding villa, all linked to the Congregation of San Filippo
Neri.

Via dello Spezio, 6, 90139 Palermo PA, Italy this is restaurant called Trattoria da Pino