On this street there is the museum of Palazzo Ajutamicristo. But you can also find old artisan shops, where you can buy extraordinary things.

Don't stop at the first impression of the shops, whose aesthetic does not reflect the beauty of the treasures they hide. There are many shops, one next to another, who sell Sicilian traditional hats, "coppola", along with other hats for women.

The "coppola" was first introduced by Sicilian nobility, but it then spread among the people as it was the hat usually used by drivers.

Just a few artisans nowaday are dedicated to the production of this recognizable Sicilian symbol. If you walk Via Garibaldi, you will be impressed by the small boutique at number 42, the berrettificio Mascari.

Below you can find a list of the most famous hat artisan shops in Palermo.

Coppola Mascari
Berrettificio Velardi
Antico Berrettificio Panormus

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