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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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Sicilian Brioche in Palermo near Porta Nuova and Corso Calatafimi

May 9, 2025 By Larry Aiello

Sicilian brioche or brioscia a croissant with gelato - a Sicilian treat on a summer day

Here is a little street scene of Palermo, Sicily. In this video I am enjoying a Sicilian Brioche with gelato, or the Italian version of ice cream (but better!).  This is outside the Porta Nuova and Corso Calatafimi area of Palermo where many tourists converge and you can find … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Palermo Tagged With: brioscia, Corso Calatafimi Palermo, italian brioche, Ninu U Ballerinu, Porta Nuova Palermo, Sicilian horse carriage

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