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The Norman Palace in Palermo Sicily – Where Kings and Queens Resided

January 29, 2026 By Larry Aiello

A view of the interior courtyard from the top floor of the Palazzo Reale in Palermo - The Royal Norman Palace - www.LearnItalianWithLarry.com

No visit to Palermo is complete without seeing the Norman Palace, or Palazzo dei Normanni. This UNESCO World Heritage site is perched on the highest point in the ancient city. It is more than a museum, but it’s also the oldest royal residence in Europe and the current seat of … [Read more...]

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Palatine Chapel in Palermo Sicily

January 19, 2026 By Larry Aiello

Palatine Chapel in Palermo Sicily

In this video below I am at the Palatine Chapel in Palermo, Sicily. Inside the nondescript Palazzo dei Normanni lies one of Palermo’s most breathtaking treasures: the Palatina Chapel (Cappella Palatina). This is a sacred space where art, culture, and faith come … [Read more...]

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The Italian noun Gondola – a video from Mexico City

January 17, 2026 By Larry Aiello

A video explaining the Italian noun gondola by looking at gondolas outside of Mexico City.

In this video below I am in Mexico City discussing the Italian noun gondola. https://youtube.com/shorts/ScrSrlzrYtM?si=fMeDQLEGpsFJ1gQu In Italian, góndola refers primarily to: the long, narrow, flat-bottomed boat traditionally used in Venice, propelled with a single … [Read more...]

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Mangia Bene, Ridi Spesso, Ama Molto in Italian

January 4, 2026 By Larry Aiello

Mangia bene, ridi spesso, ama molto - an Italian expression which means eat well, laugh often, love much

Mangia bene, ridi spesso, ama molto: An Italian Recipe for a Good Life Italy is famous for its food, its sunshine, and its deep sense of connection. Some of its greatest wisdom comes in just a few simple words: Mangia bene, ridi spesso, ama molto. *Italian Translation: Eat … [Read more...]

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How to say Skyscrapers in Italian – a video from Mexico City

December 27, 2025 By Larry Aiello

A view of some skyscrapers in downtown Mexico City. In this lesson we will learn how to say skyscrapers in Italian. Una vista di alcuni grattacieli nel centro di Città del Messico. In questa lezione impareremo come si dice "grattacieli" in italiano.

In the video below, I am in Mexico City discussing how to say skyscrapers in Italian. Nel video qui sotto, mi trovo a Città del Messico e spiego come si dice "skyscrapers" in italiano. https://youtube.com/shorts/VonPBJQ8bGM?si=oXJHRD27lg0gcWKD   Italy is not a … [Read more...]

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