Where Is Palermo?

Palermo is the capital of Sicily (autonomous region) and the Metropolitan City of Palermo. It sits on Sicily's northern coast, facing the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Key facts:

• 5th largest city in Italy (~674,000 city proper; ~1.29M metro).
• 3rd largest metro in Southern Italy (after Naples, Bari).
• Founded by Phoenicians (734 BCE); layered Arab-Norman, Baroque, Art Nouveau heritage.
• UNESCO sites: Arab-Norman Palermo, Cathedrals of Cefalù & Monreale.

A vibrant, chaotic, historic Mediterranean crossroads.