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Markets   Palermo

Markets, Palermo

 5 Reviews  Maybe buying foish is not so easy as buying vegetables, but the street market is a good place to try your skills. Usually, fish is sold in the same day so it should be fresh and, if it is not, at... 

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Faces of the city   Palermo

Faces of the city, Palermo

 10 Reviews  Important families use to have their own palace in the city centre (and maybe a place in the countryside, where they grew agricultural products). Many of these palaces now would deserve better... 

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Duomo di Monreale   Palermo

Duomo di Monreale, Palermo

 6 Reviews  I'm climbing on the top of Duomo di Monreale.. There's a breathtaking view on the top. But it was early in the morning when we were there so it was a bit foggy and fog was preventing our sight...... 

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Cattacombe dei Cappuccini   Palermo

Cattacombe dei Cappuccini, Palermo

 3 Reviews  Capuchin Catacombs are without a doubt one of the most interesting, intriguing and gruesome tourist spots in the world. This place, which is sometimes referred to as the Museum of Death, contains some... 

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Out of Palermo - Agrigento   Palermo

Out of Palermo - Agrigento, Palermo

 3 Reviews  VALLEY OF THE TEMPLES (AGRIGENTO) Agrigento is a small town located in the south coast of Sicily. It's world famous by its many greek temples, at the Valley of Temples. The most famous of them is the... 

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Local customs   Palermo

Local customs, Palermo

 5 Reviews  Palermo presents an impresive range of fresh fishes . While being in Sicily I ate all my lunch at a friend mom's home, and later on I was trying to find the recipes of whatever she was making. The... 

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Quatri Canti   Palermo

Quatri Canti, Palermo

 4 Reviews  A scene from the street.. This is the main street that divides the city in two.. In the intersection of Via Vittorio Emanuele with Via Maqueda you'll find " Quattri Canti" that divides Palermo in... 

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Out of Palermo - Mondello beach   Palermo

Out of Palermo - Mondello beach, Palermo

 1 Review  Mondello on the way to Trapani and about 30 km to Palermo city center. There are nice summer houses around and alot of young people with their scooters and vespas... Very very crowded! The sea was... 

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Mafia   Palermo

Mafia, Palermo

 1 Review  MAFIA If you wanna understand a little better Sicilia, take a look at the movie 'The Godfather', by F.F.Coppola; if possible, the 3 parts. Inevitably the dark lure of The Honorable Society hangs over... 

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Cathedral   Palermo

Cathedral, Palermo

 2 Reviews  There is so much to see in Palermo, so it is better you first get yourself a guide book. But you must absolutely see the Cathedral Of Palermo. Opposite the gate to the main entrance there is a wooden... 

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Pretoria Square   Palermo

Pretoria Square, Palermo

 2 Reviews  PRETORIA SQUARE This magnificient square is full of statues and a marvellous fountain. At night is wonderfully lighted too!! It was created for the Florentine villa of Don Pedro di Toledo by the... 

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Collections of spots   Palermo

Collections of spots, Palermo

 2 Reviews  visit the Royal Palace, or Norman Palace with the Palatine Chappel and the Cattedral you can see: - Porta nuova - Diocesan Museum - Cathedral Treasury - Palazzo Castrone Santa Ninfa - Sicilian... 

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La Cuba   Palermo

La Cuba, Palermo

 1 Review  This fortress is a brilliant illustration of the Norman power, which they yielded from this once superb capital. The visit inside offers interesting information and shows the talent of the architects,... 

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Monte Pellegrino   Palermo

Monte Pellegrino, Palermo

 1 Review  SANTA ROSALIA The cave of Santa Rosalia is a nice visit. Here was supposed to live as a eremit the patron saint of the island, also called 'La Santuzza' by local people. During the first week of June... 

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Libros sobre Sicilia / Sicily books

by elpariente

This information is based on the recomendations made by VTérs- "On Persephone's Island" by Mary Taylor Simeti- "La forma dell'acqua" (The shape of the water) Crime stories of Commissario Montalbano, books by Andrea Camilleri - Tyrant by Valerio Massimo Manfredi- "The Leopard" by Lampedusa- The Sicilian by Mario Puzo- "Palermo è una cipolla" by Alajmo- Insight Guide to Sicily- Maestro Regalpetra - Matteo Colluda Esta información está basada en las recomendaciones que me han hecho en VT- "On Persephone's Island" by Mary Taylor Simeti- "La forma dell'acqua" (The shape of the water) Crime stories of Commissario Montalbano, books by Andrea Camilleri - Tyrant by Valerio Massimo Manfredi- "The Leopard" by Lampedusa- The Sicilian by Mario Puzo- "Palermo è una cipolla" by Alajmo- Insight Guide to Sicily- Maestro Regalpetra - Matteo Colluda

Communicating in Sicily (English)

by aquatic

During my trip around Sicily I visited Taormina , places around Etna, Syracuse , Agrigento , Segesta , Palermo and Cefalu and I did not have any problems communicating. I was very surprised: people in Sicily speak English or at least know that minimum that helps them do their job. Most of people in tourist places speak enough English to help you. Even if they don’t they creatively use gestures and some English to explain themselves. I really loved them for that. Unlike French Sicilians don’t mind incorrect mix of words or funny combinations as long as they express themselves. And they get very excited when you try to communicate in their language. I bought a little pocket side dictionary and conversational book and always carried it with me. It really helped me in restaurants and markets. I met a waiter who did not speak any English at all in only one restaurant in Syracuse . He was...

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Etna will rock you

by jeanmaica

Catania is for sure a good base for few days, the black eastern pearl, museums with free entry, beautiful baroque churches, sand and lava rock beaches, lively movida very cheap at night.I may provide some accommodation, in my B&B right in the city centre or in a self contained apartment for longer stays. Rates start from € 22 per person per day including a rich sicilian breakfast themed every day.Check it out at www.city-lounge-bed-and-breakfast.comVery close to all major attraction such Etnea Rd, Crociferi Rd, Roman Theatre and Ursino Castle, the hystorical markets and bus terminal from/to airport, Syracuse, Enna, Riviera of the Cyclopes.....and more, but I tell you later...Eating out very, very convenient and delicious. My best selection for your needs. Saluti da CataniaClaudia City Lounge

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Why NOT to Go to Mt. Etna

by hquittner

I seem to be the only VT'er to have written about Etna in 3 years. (See my Tips under Sicilia>Parco dell'Etna). It is a logistical nightmare. From Vito (on the opposite end of the island) you had better be going to an over 2 nights stop on the East coast somewhere. There are two roads in, one described by us and the other from Linguaglossa. There is so much to see in Sicily, that you should not even worry about getting a distant glimpse of Etna. It is not worth it. Save it for another time. Even from the East coast, it is something to consider NOT DOING. The better Guide books on Sicily give some rough information on getting to Etna but not much. Not Mt. Etna; how about Villa Romana di Casale near Piazza Armerina?

Rosa Balistreri - The Voice of Sicily

by mircaskirca

No voice other than Rosa Balistreri's expresses so successfully the dramatic tones of Sicily that seems to be overflowing with pain but also of hope, interpreting age old feelings. She started singing late in her life. She had for years kept her vocation a secret not even planning a career. Her music moved from traditional songs to songs written especially for her, some of them her own compositions. Apart from singing in various theatres she also held seminars of popular music in several universities. Rosa Balistreri possessed a voice that gave an impression of her whole life: the trouble, the pain, the clear cloudless skies of the Mediterranean summer, love and desire, the happiness of finding dignity and respect when you had given up. Although her voice is not exactly what might be called beautiful, it is nevertheless unique. It touches us on a subconscious level, making us realize the...

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Around Sicily

by ROCKARIA

Nicolosi is in the centre of the ETNA park so first i would make sure to visit ETNA than would proceed to Messina at the north east tip of Sicily.Catania is quite near at 12km,Syracusa 40 Km & Alcantara 40 km.Palermo is also not to be missed but it would be more ideal if you spend 1 night in this city as it is a 3 hour drive each way...enjoy

Mt. Etna and Northern Mts

by Vincendi

We liked the mountains around and north of Etna.Food / fruit is amazing - enriched by volcanic soils.almond cookies are great.Simple people, wild - saw wild boar family run across road.Try to find towns s in the mountains themselves. Getting lost and finding great people willing to help.

lemon yellow, even in the rain

by artist-traveller

We walked today for hours, as one does, and saw a lot of the central part of Palermo, There is something about this place that I just love. It is just barely under control, the buildings are dirty, the streets go off in all directions, and the traffic is murderous. Still, it is lively, beautiful in its own way, and makes me smile just to be here. We are near the Piazza San Domenico, which I adore. It has a big church, a central fountain with a huge sculpture in the middle, shops on one side and a major shopping street on another. It is paved, as is much of the city, in huge granite blocks that tilt in various directions and are smooth with generations of wear. At night, it is illuminated and looks majestic. I love the way it tilts just slightly away from the major street, the Via Roma, and towards the direction of the harbor. The small shops and restaurants are interrupted by the...

10 Main Sicilian Cities

by Propermark

Hello Everybody!The main Sicilian cities that you should visit are:1) Palermo2) Catania3) Messina4) Taormina5) Cefalu'6) Agrigento7) Trapani8) Siracusa9) Ragusa10) Noto What I like the most of my land is the weather, sometimes people's friendliness but also I like that here In Sicily there are different natural spots: sea, mountains, hills and you may have sun, rain, clouds and snow... yes snow cause here on the inner part of the island we have it every winter!!

Visit Mount Etna our active Volcano..

by Propermark

Here you will find some information about Mount Etna our active Volcano which erupts oftenThere are daily excursions to EtnaCheck this out: http://www.geoetnaexplorer.it/eng_index.htmYou have to copy & paste the address..

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Hotel Des Etrangers Et Miramare  Siracusa

 1 Review and 264 Opinions  We are a mother and a daughter who stayed at the Hotel Miramare et Estrangers in August 2009. During... 

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Q:  Any recomendations for romantic restaurants in palermo? Or just unusual or unique? 

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A: Try to get to Porticello, to the east of Palermo. You will need to take a taxi ( about 20 minutes) Ask the driver to take you to Ristorante Francu u Pescatore ( sea... 

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