🇮🇹 Palermo Old Town Guide: Charm & Caution

Sicily’s final stop—Palermo—kept us on high alert (watch your bags and your back!). But oh, the crumbling Baroque beauty! 🏠 Airbnb Review: Alp House 👍 Pros: Perfect location: On Via Bari, steps from Via Maqueda (main attractions + airport bus at Via Roma, 289). Spacious: Huge bedroom, living room, and cute balcony. Budget-friendly: ~¥900/night. 👎 Cons: Haunted elevator: Manual iron gates + earthquake vibes on arrival. Nightlife noise: Bars blast music till 3AM (sleep or join the party? 🍹). Sketchy nights: Safe by day, but homeless crowds after dark. 🚶♀️ Half-Day Walking Route 1️⃣ Quattro Canti (Baroque "stage set") 2️⃣ Fontana Pretoria ("Fountain of Shame" 😳) 3️⃣ Chiesa del Gesù (Over-the-top Baroque) 4️⃣ Palermo Cathedral (Climb for city views!) 5️⃣ Via Maqueda (Eat: arancini + spleen sandwiches!) #PalermoUnfiltered #SicilyRaw #TravelSmart #AirbnbFinds #NoMafiaJustPasta