What could be better than shopping in Italy! And even more so, in such beautiful, sunny, delicious Sicily? Palermo is a large city, with a population of about 660 thousand people. There is a number of attractions, and there is a luxurious nature, and of course, shops! By the way, the locals here are preciously fashionable! It is especially nice to admire the ladies in their elegant outfits, thought out to the smallest detail.
Start your shopping from Via Ruggero Settimo Street , the main historical part of the city. Street begins from Piazza Castelnuovo, as noticeable place!
On this street, you can find the exclusive boutiques of Le Gi di Valentino, and more democratic Mango, Motivi, Zara. There are jewelry, book and perfume salons, and, of course, numerous restaurants and pizzerias.
Further, Via Maqueda Street - The second long-term shopping street Palermo.
Here, by the way, you can buy quite inexpensive things and accessories, and there are almost no lumbgas shops. But there are numerous interesting souvenir departments with exotic strips (bracelets, key rings, decorations, etc. If you go through this street, we will find ourselves on the area of four fountains (Piazza Vigliena), or the "area of four angles" - quattro canti. There you can To rest in one of the cafes, or go further, for example, on the street Via Corso Vittorio Emanuele, which will lead to the Square or Piazza Fontana Pretoria Square - Don't miss the chance to walk in this part of the city, the spectacle and the truth is stunning! Next to these attractions - the main Palermo Railway Station, and on the third street behind it there is a small worm market, however, things there are Chinese production, but cheap - so, see ourselves.
On Piazza San Domenico Square, not so far from Maroral, you can find -pty-storey department store "La Rinascente".
There you can go well, and on the top floor there is an observation deck, which you just need to be visited - the view is superb!
One more Via Della Libertà Street - The place of the most expensive shopping in the city. Even the place is ... expensive, luxurious - beautiful vintage houses just admire! Once this street was nicknamed by the "Elyseysian fields" of Sicily. So, if not for shopping, so at least just stroll.
In general, all these streets and square are close to each other, and no transport will be needed to move from one accumulation of stores to another. The main thing here is the mainness and strength.
But I. Main Shopping Centers Palermo
"Giglio"
This huge trading network is located along the Via Della Libertà Street. There are the best stores of the most famous brands - Giorgio Armani, Cesare Paciotti, Iceberg, Roberto Cavalli, Yves Saint Laurent and so on.
Shopping center "FORUM PALERMO" On Via Filippo Pecoraino Street, on the sea coast - these are shops, beauty salon, Italian pizzerias and restaurants and other joys of life. Plus, a trading house is located in a terribly beautiful garden that takes about ten hectares!
TC "Dell 'Oglio" It is two steps away from the Politeama Theater, at 41, Via Della Libertà. By the way, this is the oldest department store of the city, and he serves guests from the 19th century!
Again, in this shopping center, everything is expensive and luxury - Donna Caran, Dsquared, Dries Van Noten, Marc Jacobs, Dolce & Gabbana and others. Simple mortals are not always available such luxury purchases, unfortunately.
Shopping center "Conca d'Oro" Located in the north of Palermo, at Via Lanza Di Scalea, 1963.
In general, somewhat far from the city center, but it does not matter! The department store is quite large, in more than a hundred departments, so, do not even think that there are few people in this center. Although!
Palermo outlets
For those who do not know what an outlet is, I explain. This is a store where you can buy branded designer things and other goods with a big discount. If you are not particularly important, stitched a dress in this or last year (very old things are not selling there), Litch that outlets!
one. "JONAX STOCK HOUSE" (Address - 28 / A VIA UGO La Malfa) - the largest outlet of the city. We buy here clothes of designer grades last year's seasons with huge skids.
2. Mazzara Aurelio Outlet Located next to the previous one, at 183, VIALE STRASBURGO. And children's, and men's, and women's clothing.
3. "Outlet Firme in Stock Lo Iacono Francesco Paolo" - An ideal place to buy something to your children, including teenagers. The address of Outlet - 38, Via Alighieri Dante.
four. "Peter Pan Outlet Di Faraci Maria Concetta" At 42, Via Kennedy John is another children's outlet Palermo.
four. "PROFUMONDO OUTLET" at 180, V. Lincon is a place where you can buy high-quality cosmetics and perfume with large skids.
Palermo markets
1. Market La Vucciria. On Piazza San Domenico Square. The bazaar is open from Monday to Friday, from 8.00 to 14.00. This is a grocery market, so, here you can buy fresh fruits, greens, figs, homemade paste, baking. Fragrances are hung such that the head is simply spinning. Yes, and interesting is the spectacle -sama Sicilian life in all colors and sounds - in this market!
2. Market Ballaro Mercato. On Piazza Casa Professa, in the Albergheria area.
To reach the market, you need to go down the street Via Maqueda from the Square of Shame, and turn right to the third street. Here all together: products, souvenirs, fish. The "flea" part of the market can not fail to die--heel mountains of different things, decorations, old paintings and statuettes - the place for collectors and lovers of vintage.
In the fish market, sellers, trying to sell goods, gladly will be happy to taste the pickled octopuses with olives - your fingers are losing! This large market, trading ranks stretch up to Corso Tukory Boulevard.
More advice, be sure to trample in the markets! That he and the bazaar to actively bargain! Be sure that the seller will tell you a slightly overestimated price. This game definitely has its own charm. And the benefit, of course.
Well, here are the main places for a successful fruitful shopping in Palermo! You won't get lost, but your head is quite possible, lose. From such a quantity of good, which is not wise!