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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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Learn Italian Fruits and Vegetables from Street Market in Palermo

December 18, 2025 By Larry Aiello

Carciofi viola - purple artichokes often found in Sicily

In this video, you will learn Italian fruits and vegetables from the Ballarò Street Market in Palermo, Sicily.   There’s no better classroom than Ballarò Street Market in Palermo, Sicily. This historic open-air market is loud, vibrant, and overflowing with fresh … [Read more...]

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Palermo Sicily Picture Tour Zoom Call

August 21, 2025 By Larry Aiello

traditional Sicilian horse carriage on the streets of Palermo

In this post, consider it a Palermo, Sicily picture tour zoom call. I will go over a Zoom call I did with my Meetup group, reviewing some of the many photos that I have taken during my travels to Palermo, Sicily. Piazza della Vergogna, or Piazza of Shame or Piazza … [Read more...]

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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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Words of Wisdom in Italian

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The meaning of "come mai?" in Italian

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Here are some famous quotes by Warren Buffet translated into Italian

Famous Quotes by Warren Buffet Translated into Italian

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Can you guess what the Italian or Neapolitan saying or proverb is? This is from my meetup group where we did a zoom call to figure out the Italian proverb.

Guess the Italian or Neapolitan Proverb – Episode 2

In this video, it is the second Zoom session with my Italian meetup group in the Tampa area, where … [Scopri di più... ]

Italian Proverbs

Amor non conosce travaglio - love never tires
Amor non conosce travaglio – love never tires
Help Yourself and God will Help You!
Aiutati che Dio Ti Aiuta – Help Yourself and God will Help You
Non c'è rosa senza spine
Non c’è rosa senza spine – Italian proverb
buon seme dà buoni frutti
Buon Seme Dà Buoni Frutti

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