Promoted to Serie A in 2004, Palermo enjoyed a very successful season. Founded in 1900, with the emblem of an eagle, Palermo are apparently the world's only team to play in pink and black. There is a story (surely apocryphal) that the unusual choice of colours dates back to a laundry mistake, prior to which the Sicilian team wore black and white.

Team colours: pink and black

Official website: www.ilpalermocalcio.it. In Italian and English.

Stadium

Stadio Renzo Barbera
Viale del Fante 11
Capacity: 26,600

To get to the stadium, take buses 101 or 107 from the railway station.

Match Tickets

Tickets for Palermo matches can be bought online from Ticketone. In Palermo, they can be bought at Snai outlets labelled 'Palermo Gold Partner', including Via Toscana 8, Piazza Valdesi 1, Via G.le Streva 20, Via Petrarca 7, Via del Bersagliere 2 and Via E. Restivo 10. You'll need ID both at the time of purchase and at the stadium. At the start of the season, the club warned that this year tickets would not be on sale at the stadium prior to matches - whether they stick to this or not, it's always a good idea to get your ticket in advance. See our notes on buying tickets.

Palermo Travel and Tourism

Palermo is the capital city of Sicily; by turns grand, chaotic and exciting. There are plenty of sights for the tourist both in Palermo and throughout the island of Sicily as well as beaches and sunshine.

> Italy Heaven tourist guide to Palermo
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