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...]
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.
Palermo Cathedral versus the Monreale Cathedral
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...]
Mid-November Temperatures in Palermo at Quattro Canti with Musicians
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...]
American Ice Cream versus Italian Gelato explanation through Palermo’s Gelato Festival
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...]
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...]
