il Palchetto is situated in the Capo, an ancient neighbourhood in the old town centre of Palermo, particularly renowned for its homonymous market whose intricate labyrinth of lanes has maintained the characteristics of a middle-eastern suk. Set into this folkloristic context, amid the Palermitan dialectic cries (abbanniare) of the stall holders, you can spot numerous facades of Baroque churches. Within this lively market merge buildings of great architectural beauty, many of which have wonderfully ornate balustrades testify to the florid local craftmanship in wrought iron. It is in this maze of lanes, enhanced by numerous works of street art, that a small curiosity can be found: the workshop of signor Gulino, a talented craftsman of Sicilian puppets. The entire area is dominated by the Massimo Theatre, set in one of the four main quarters of the old historic centre of the city, providing an advantageous location from which to start exploring Palermo.