As for all the Mediterranean...
by lichinga
As for all the Mediterranean area, wine (beside wheat and olive) is something more than a staple agricultural production: culture, sociology, land management are all influenced by the organisation of grapeyards. Sicily is a land of great wines and lots of them may be tasted at the Permanent Exhibition of Sicily's Wines: . It's open daily 9.00 to 12.30 at Via Maqueda 92, in the centre of Palermo.
Pizza and other dishes near the Sea
by Propermark about Siciliando
This is a restaurant and pizzeria at the same time. I tried their pizza and it is tasty. They serve many kinds of pizza to suit everyone's tastes. The quality is good and prices are not so high. Drinks were not cheap if compared to meals/pizzas. We paid 24 euros for 2 pizzas and 2 half pint beers. I liked Siciliando Pizza which is with tomato pieces, grana cheese, mushrooms and rocket.
San Giovanni degli Eremiti Church...
by Propermark
Roger II had erected it in 1142.
The annexed monastery was one of the most privileged and the richest of the Norman domination also because it was the seat of the abbot. Who was the King's confessor and according to a royal decree members of the royal family were to be buried in the cementery of the abbey. But this decree was never applied.
The Church, now deconsecrated, is one of the most typical monuments of the Norman domination in Palermo.
Palermo will charm you and embrace you
by icunme
"Entrance Church of St Francis of Assisi"
"The best seafood I've ever tasted!"
It was my fortune to leave CA and set foot in Palermo. I met the best people there and stay in touch wherever I go. I cannot return soon enough. It was my plan to stay there for more time and visit all the surrounding islands as I searched for Sicilian ceramics. I've heard it said: "There are two plans - you have a plan and God has a plan - yours doesn't count."
"Upper exterior Basilica of St Francis of Assisi"