A tour of Palermo, Sicily, Italy's most exciting city?

I spend the day taking a tour of Palermo, capital of the autonomous region of Sicily. Is it Italy's most exciting city? Drop your thoughts below! 


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Posted by Jason Billam
on 8th July 2022 and
updated on 11th July 2022

Destinations

Sicily Palermo

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