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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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What does Grazie Caro mean in Milan?

December 8, 2025 By Larry Aiello

What does grazie caro mean in Milan?

If you spend enough time in Milan, you will notice a cultural peculiarity of the Italian term 'grazie caro'. But what does 'grazie caro' mean in Milan? Literally, it means "thank you, dear." But like most expressions in Italian, the real meaning runs deeper than the direct … [Read more...]

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Uncovering Palermo’s Capuchin Catacombs: History, Rules & Tips

November 22, 2025 By Larry Aiello

A sketch of the Catacombs in Palermo, Sicily. This video post will help you in Uncovering Palermo’s Capuchin Catacombs: History, Rules & Tips

In this video, I am at the Catacombs in Palermo, Sicily. It will help you in uncovering Palermo's Capuchin Catacombs: History, Rules & Tips. It is one of the most famous and also the most bizarre tourist attractions in Palermo, the Sicilian capital. The Capuchin … [Read more...]

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Muffoletta Sandwich a tradition for the Feast of the Dead or Festa dei Morti

November 3, 2025 By Larry Aiello

An image of a muffoletta sandwich in Palermo, Sicily a tradition used for the Feast of the Dead on November 2nd.

In this video, I am in Palermo, strolling along Via Vittorio Emanuele in the historical center. I will show you a muffoletta, a traditional Italian street food made during the Feast of the Dead (Festa dei Morti). The Feast of the Dead takes place on November 2nd every year. It … [Read more...]

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Church of San Giuseppe dei Teatini a Sicilian-Baroque Church in Palermo

October 18, 2025 By Larry Aiello

The view from the rooftop of Cattedrale San Giuseppe dei Teatini in Palermo

In this post I will visit the Church of San Giuseppe dei Teatini, a Sicilian-Baroque Church in Palermo, Sicily. One of the most beautiful and famous attractions in Palermo to visit is one that you can easily miss when walking through the historical center of the Sicilian … [Read more...]

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