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The prime examples of Palermo’s unique Arab-Norman architectural style are the Palazzo dei Normanni with its golden Cappella Palatina and the majestic Cathedral.
Sicily was conquered and inhabited by a diverse group of people with different cultures and architectural styles; Normans, Arabs, Spaniards, Greeks. For this reason, the most impressive structures are a wonderful mix of styles, unlike anything you see elsewhere.
As impressive as Palermo’s architectural gems are, the real Palermo is experienced in its streets, markets, and in its food. Palermo markets are a festival of food.
At the Ballaro market, one of three major markets in Palermo, we saw some very strange looking vegetables. Looks were deceiving. When we tasted them at a nearby food stall and they were delicious.
As in the rest of Italy, food is close to being a religion in Sicily. Easting is what to do in Palermo any time of day. The residents celebrate food and wine.
Although we didn’t have one even mediocre meal in Palermo, two restaurants that stood out are Il Maestro del Brodo and Palazzo Sambuca, both specializing in Sicilian cuisine.