We head deeper into the barely contained chaos that is Palermo’s Capo market. Beset on all sides by jewel bright vegetables, slimy snails and red raw animal heads! Note how the man looks supremely defensive on all the photos with hands securely over any valuables – markets are prime pickpocketing areas so beware. Briefly seekingContinue reading “More market malarky”
Monthly Archives: January 2016
Mercato del Capo
Moving on from the rather disappointing La Vucciria market we head onto the far more bustling and hectic Mercato del Capo. First we walk through the textile and cloth merchants section. With every texture and hue of fabric on show it’s a colourful sight. I loved this little haberdashery / homeware stall with its vividContinue reading “Mercato del Capo”
La Vucciria
Palermo’s oldest street market is La Vucciria, which translates to ‘voices’ or ‘hubbub’. It’s based in the side streets around Piazza San Domenico and it is Palermo’s most established outdoor market. These days it is a somewhat faded and shrunken version of itself and we didn’t stay long. Just long enough to snap some of theContinue reading “La Vucciria”