food and folklore
Mercato di Ballarò
Why locals love it
The Ballarò market is the largest of the historic markets of Palermo. There you can find a wide variety of fruits and vegetables in season, meat and fish. Colorful and cheerful it is the most genuine expression of the spirit of Palermo.
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Why you should visit it
Immersed in the heart of the old city and its monuments, historical markets of Palermo, and Ballarò in particular, they seem small enclaves where time has stopped. Traditional are the "abbanniate" sellers', who recite their wares with chanting features that overlap each other. A full immersion in the entries, colors and scents of Palermo.
Special tip
In the Ballarò market you can sample the street food, typical of Palermo cuisine: fritters, 'cazzilli', boiled vegetables, octopus and 'quarume'.