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For crudi (raw fish), take Foro Umberto, the long road that follows the coast southeast, past the Orto Botanico where fishermen sell ricci di mare (sea urchins) and cozze (mussels) straight out of the sea. Magic.
Botanical garden with global plants, ancient trees, and café
Via Lincoln, 2, 90133 Palermo PA, Italy Get directions
Hotel · Palermo
Elegant rooms, refined dining, sea views, gardens, pool, tennis
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Performing arts theater · Palermo
Italy's largest opera house, renowned for acoustics and tours
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Castle · Palermo
Gothic palace museum with Inquisition prison cells
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Chapel · Palermo
Golden Byzantine mosaics, Norman-Arab art, UNESCO site
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Bar · Palermo
Artisanal gelato, Sicilian granita, pastries, and coffee
Elegant historic hotel with spa, rooftop terrace, and courtyard
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Seafood restaurant · Palermo
Seaside trattoria with fresh seafood, raw platters, oysters
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Insurance · Palermo
Street art, MALBA museum, urban parks, dining, shopping
Catholic church · Palermo
Baroque masterpiece with marble work, art, and museum
Sandwich shop · Palermo
Classic Sicilian street eats: sandwiches, panelle, arancini