La Vucciria market

La or a Vuccirìa is an ancient, large market or bazaar area and neighborhood, with shops and tables selling products, produce, and foodstuffs located in the ancient quarter of Castellammare of central Palermo, region of Sicily, Italy.

Despite the dilapidated buildings and graffiti, the bustling spectacle of hawkers vociferously proffering their wares and the many food and drink establishments and dives, often open till late at night, are a draw for tourism in Palermo.

Just off Via Argenteria, in a small piazza front of the ruinous facade of the ancient church of Sant'Eulalia dei Catalani, is one of the oldest sculptural representation of the Genius of Palermo in the city.

Initially, the Fontana del Garraffo stood in the space in front of the niche of the Genius, but was moved to the small tree lined Piazza Marina.

Other open-air market place in Palermo include the Mercato di Capo, Ballaro, Borgio Vecchio, and Piazza Peranni.