The city's reputation for safety is not very positive. The city has made efforts in recent years to improve safety for tourists, but precautions should still be made.
Palermo has a public bus transit system, but if you think you can handle the traffic, car or motorcycle rental is available. Taxis are also available but can be a considerable expense.
The Tourist Offices are government-run offices that can give you all sorts of information to make your visit a smooth one.
Being so rich in history means that Palermo has too many wonderful sites to list, but don't miss Cattedrale, or "The Cathedral," or the Piazza Pretoria.
Although it is the art and historic sites that draw most to Palermo, you will find your share of things to do when the sun goes down. The edges of town are littered with a variety of bars and discos.
There are two major festivals in the city of Palermo each year: the Festa di Santa Rosalia, a week-long street fair in early July, and Epiphany on January 6.
