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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 Cathedral versus the Monreale Cathedral

June 21, 2025 By Larry Aiello

In this video I am in Monreale a hillside town about a half hour outside of the Sicilian capital, Palermo. It may take 45 minutes if you rely on public transport.  This video will tell the story of the Palermo Cathedral versus the Monreale Cathedral through a story of a sibling … [Read more...]

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Mid-November Temperatures in Palermo at Quattro Canti with Musicians

June 6, 2025 By Larry Aiello

In this video I am in Palermo in mid-November and comparing the temperatures to major cities in Italy. I am on Via Maqueda, in the historical center of town where there are many restaurants, bars, pubs, gelaterie (ice cream shops), etc. At the Quattro Canti, the … [Read more...]

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American Ice Cream versus Italian Gelato explanation through Palermo’s Gelato Festival

June 4, 2025 By Larry Aiello

An image of Italian gelato at a gelateria in Italy

Want to know the difference between American ice cream versus Italian Gelato? This video below will explain the differences while I walk through the gelato festival that is held in Palermo, Sicily every November. In this video I am at the Sherbeth International Gelato … [Read more...]

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Ballarò Famous Outdoor Street Market of Palermo

May 31, 2025 By Larry Aiello

Ballarò Famous Outdoor Street Market of Palermo

In this video I am at the Mercato di Ballarò, famous outdoor street market of Palermo.   It is a part of Palermo’s historical culture for over the past 1000 years.  It started when the Arabs ruled Palermo. There are vendors here from Sicily and Northern Africa selling … [Read more...]

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Quattro Canti in Palermo Video and Patron Saints, Santa Rosalia, Piazza Pretoria

May 23, 2025 By Larry Aiello

An image of the Quattro Canti in Palermo.

Quattro Canti in Palermo Video In this video: We are in the heart of Palermo’s historical center, Quattro Canti, the 4 corners or Piazza Vigliena or Piazza Villena when the Spanish ruled it. The Quattro Canti in Palermo is the heart of Palermo's historical … [Read more...]

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