Palermo is Sicily’s cultural, economic and tourism capital. Rich in history, culture, art, music and food. 

Just outside the train station are the Quattro Canti (Four Corners), a Baroque intersection that captures the city’s, ornate, historic, and bustling character.

I started with a Palermo city walking tour using the GPSmyCity app.

There’s no end to interesting architecture. But — as in the rest of Europe — some are under endless renovation.

I do feel that Sicily makes less a big deal of their tourist attractions. No security. Anyone can do anything they want, even in Cathedrals.

I stayed in an excellent, expensive hostel ➙ Ostello Bello Palermo.

Best was the large guest kitchen which provides all the ingredients to make your own pasta.

The hostel was by the waterfront so I made several trips along the (still being developed) coastline.

It almost never rains in this part of the world. BUT I did get some weather in March.

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