Palermo-Shopping, Eating and Sightseeing

[shepsm001]

Not sure what to do, Just walk around and do some shopping and have a leisurely lunch or is the sightseeing worthwhile? If so, should we take a ship tour or rent a taxi or what? What restaurants with a nice view would you suggest? What specialty items do people buy? Any of your experiences would be helpful.

[dakrewser]

We landed in Palermo on Christmas Day, so not a lot was open. Still, we took a ship's tour through the city and to nearby Monreale which was very interesting. Pix and commentary are at:

 

http://vquill.com/gallery/palermopalatina.html

 

http://vquill.com/gallery/monrealcathedral.html

 

http://vquill.com/gallery/monrealcloister.html

 

http://vquill.com/gallery/palermocathedral.html

[rockinjo]

Haven't figured out what to do in Palermo yet. We're hoping to find something "off the beaten track" once we are on the ship. Will be glad to give you a report once we return at the end of June.

 

Rockinjo