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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

Palermo Street Scene of Local Everyday Life

August 7, 2025 By Larry Aiello

Palermo, Italy street scene of a fruit stand

In this video, you will see a typical Palermo street scene of local everyday life. This takes place near Piazza Ingastone. Step into the heart of Palermo, away from the tourist zones, and discover the authentic rhythm of local life.  This is where the real locals live, … [Read more...]

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Royal Gardens of Palermo Sicily

July 7, 2025 By Larry Aiello

In this video, I am visiting the Royal Gardens of Palermo, Sicily. They are part of the Royal Palace, also known as the Norman Palace of Palermo. In Italian, they are referred to as the Palazzo Reale or the Palazzo dei Normanni, respectively. The palace is one of the must-see … [Read more...]

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Teatro Massimo in Palermo Sicily

July 2, 2025 By Larry Aiello

In this video, I am at the Teatro Massimo in Palermo, Sicily. It is located in the Piazza Giuseppe Verdi section of Palermo. It is located right off Via Maqueda, a pedestrian area in Palermo that features numerous pubs, restaurants, bars, cafes, and more.   Many … [Read more...]

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Piazza Pretoria in the Heart of Palermo’s Historical District

June 28, 2025 By Larry Aiello

In this video, I am at Piazza Pretoria in the heart of Palermo’s historical district. When you think of Italy, many famous squares come to mind. Famous Squares in Italy Most notably there is the Piazza Navona in Rome, Italy. There is also Piazza San Marco in the … [Read more...]

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Porta Nuova section of Palermo – History and Facts

June 25, 2025 By Larry Aiello

Porta Nuova Palermo

In this video below I am here at the Porta Nuova section of Palermo, a tourist zone. This area is now a pedestrian area with many stores, restaurants, ice cream shops, pubs, etc. Porta Nuova is a Norman-Baroque style door that leads into the historical center of … [Read more...]

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