Palermo Favorites

 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... 

 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...... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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,... 

 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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 TheWanderingCamel Says:  Photo: "Anna, mother of the priest Grisanto...."If you've read all the Palermo tips I've written here, you'll have gathered that there are many remarkable... 

 Danalia Says:  Saint Peter's FishINGREDIENTSTilapia, Cleaned, about 2 Pieces per personCelery Stalk, Chopped2 Stalks of Fennel, Chopped1/2 White Onion ChoppedSplash of Wine2... 

 Danalia Says:  Baked SalmonINGREDIENTSSalmon Steak, Skin OnExtra Virgin Olive OilOreganoBasilParsleyFresh LemonSalt & PepperRed Bliss Potatoes (Optional)Fresh Rosemary... 

 Danalia Says:  Flounder in White Wine & Lemon SauceINGREDIENTS (About 4 Servings)2 Cloves of Garlic, sliced1/4 White Onion, sliced1 Fresh Lemon1 Glass of Pinot GrigioSicilian... 

 Danalia Says:  INGREDIENTSSushi Quality Tuna SteakExtra Virgin Olive OilSweet Roasted PeppersGarlicSun-dried TomatoesWhite WinePeeled Roma TomatoesThe night or several hours... 

 Danalia Says:  Warm Seafood Salad:INGREDIENTSDozen ShrimpSmall Calico (Bay Scallops)1/2 Small Red OnionExtra Virgin Olive Oil1/2 Pint (or 1/4 cup) Grape Tomatoes or Cherry... 

 TheWanderingCamel Says:  One of the real pleasures of exploring a city like Palermo lies in simply wandering the streets and taking in the sights, the expected and the unexpected. At...