Welcome to Palermo
Palermo is a hidden gem! After years of mafia rule and poverty, the city has reclaimed its place among Europe’s cultural cities. Palermo is full of sights and treasures, from Baroque churches to modern Sicilian restaurants.
Facts
| Population | 676,000 |
| Currency | 1 Euro = 100 cents |
| Opening hours | Shops in Palermo are usually open 9.00-13.00 and 15.00-20.00. Large department stores are usually open all day. |
| Newspapers | La Repubblica La Sicilia Giornale di Sicilia |
| Emergency numbers | Fire brigade: 115 Medical: 118 Police: 112 |
| Tourist information | Piazza Castel Nouvo 34 +39 091 605 8351 |
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