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This category will look at Palermo, Sicily and all it has to offer from unique cuisine, historic sights, beautiful architecture, great coastline and beaches, Mondello, Zisa, Quattro Canti, Teatro Massimo, Teatro Politeama, etc.

Porta Nuova Palermo
Looking at Porta Nuova from Via Vittorio Emanuele, in Palermo. Click to enlarge.
This is a picture of the cathedral in Palermo, Sicily

An image of the Teatro Massimo in Palermo, Sicily. Click to enlarge.

Picture of Piazza Pretoria in Sicily

The Problems with Palermo Sicily and What Tourists Don’t See

March 23, 2026 By Larry Aiello

Problems with Palermo Sicily and what tourists don't see - a blog post about my pet peeves - www.LearnItalianWithLarry.com

In this video I will share some of the problems with Palermo Sicily and what tourists don't see when they visit the Sicilian capital. These are my pet-peeves that drive me crazy when I walk through this town that has so much to offer. Palermo dazzles with vibrant … [Read more...]

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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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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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