Historic market quarter near Piazza Marina, now smaller by day and a lively bar and street-food area at night.
Mercato della Vucciria is the historic food market quarter of Palermo, between Via Vittorio Emanuele and Piazza Marina, made famous by Renato Guttuso's 1974 painting. In the past it was Palermo's main market, with butchers and fishmongers in the lanes around Piazza Caracciolo. Today the daytime market is much smaller, with a handful of stalls selling meat, fish and produce, while the area has become a social space of bars, grills and street-food stands.
By day, a few traditional stalls sell fish, meat and street food such as pani ca meusa. In the evening, the piazza and lanes fill with residents and visitors eating and drinking at outdoor tables. Prices at food stalls are moderate, though evening bars cost more than the daytime market. The area is close to San Domenico church, Piazza Marina and the Kalsa, so it suits a combined walk. Stalls vary with the season, and visitors should take care with belongings after dark.
| Hours | Few market stalls by day; evening bars and food stalls about 6PM–late |
|---|---|
| Price | $$ |
| Address | Piazza Caracciolo and Via Maccheronai, 90133 Palermo |
Location
Piazza Caracciolo and Via Maccheronai, 90133 Palermo
38.1190, 13.3665 View on map
Highlights
- See the historic market area painted by Renato Guttuso
- Eat pani ca meusa and grilled street food
- Visit the lively evening bar scene on Piazza Caracciolo
- Walk to Piazza Marina and the Kalsa
Tips for visiting
- Visit in the morning for market stalls and in the evening for bars
- Keep bags zipped after dark
- Combine with the Kalsa and Piazza Marina
- Check current stalls locally; the daytime market is much smaller than in the past
When to visit
Late afternoon into the evening for the social atmosphere.
Accessibility
The area is cobbled and uneven in places, but the piazza is accessible with care.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Mercato della Vucciria in Palermo?
It is at Piazza Caracciolo and Via Maccheronai, 90133 Palermo.
What are the opening hours of Mercato della Vucciria?
Reported hours: Few market stalls by day; evening bars and food stalls about 6PM–late.
Is Vucciria still a market?
Partly. A small daytime market remains, but the area is better known for evening bars and street food.