Guided itineraries
In the heart of the city
Palermo, a multicultural city
Sicily, an island at the heart of the Mediterranean, has always been a crossroads of peoples and cultures. This is due to its strategic position. Palermo, the island’s capital, has for centuries been one of the most multicultural cities in Italy. Here diverse civilizations have left unique traces in art, architecture, and local traditions.
Even today, Palermo, named Italian Capital of Culture 2018, continues to embrace its vocation for inclusion.
https://capitalidellacultura.cultura.gov.it/palermo/
In 2015, the city promoted the Palermo Charter, a document supporting the universal right to mobility and hospitality. https://moving-cities.eu/en/palermo/the-charter-of-palermo-2
The tour begins in the heart of the historic center, between Quattro Canti and Palazzo Pretorio, then reaches Piazza Bellini and the Church of Santa Maria dell’Ammiraglio, recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
It continues through the ancient Jewish quarter and along Via Maqueda, reaching the colors and voices of the historic Ballarò Market, where Sicilian dialect blends with the languages of African, Bangladeshi, and Sinhalese communities.
The itinerary concludes at Moltivolti, a hub for social integration and community life in the neighborhood, offering an opportunity to discover how culture and diversity thrive in Palermo.
The itinerary ends at Moltivolti, an essential hub for social integration and community life in the neighborhood. https://moltivolti.org/en/
Meeting point
Quattro Canti
Duration
2 hours
End point
Moltivolti
Type
walking tour
Guide fee
€ 160
Additional costs
Entrance fee € 2,00
Difficulty
easy
Notes
At the end of the tour, participants wishing to do so can enjoy lunch at the Moltivolti multicultural restaurant, where you can also taste Sicilian specialties while supporting the non-profit activities of the co-working space.
See also
Outside the city
Monreale: Discovering the City of King William II
In the heart of the city
The Norman Palace and Palermo Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site