Breathtaking Mediterranean beaches? The movie The Godfather, perhaps? If it’s not the overabundance of food found in the streets, you need to think again

The open-air street markets of Palermo, Sicily are hidden wonders, the most famous of which is arguably the Ballarò Market on the south side of the city. The market of Ballarò is situated right between the Martorana Church and Quattro Canti. The stalls are sprawled throughout the streets beneath tents and awnings while mopeds cruise through the aisles, as it is still a functioning street. This market is found in one of the poorest quarters of Sicily, and many of the surrounding buildings look fairly run-down, which in this case, only seems to add to the authenticity and experience of a Sicilian street market. The economic standing of the city is also one of the reasons there is so much street food in Palermo, since traditionally, street food was the food of poor people. Now it is enjoyed by everyone, but fortunately has maintained its low economic pricing.