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Festa dei Morti in Italy: Traditions & Sicilian Sweets

October 31, 2026 By Larry Aiello

An image of a Festa Dei Morti in Italy celebration with the Ossa Dei Morti, or bones of the dead cookies which are traditional this time of year. / Un'immagine di una Festa dei Morti in Italia, con le Ossa dei Morti, i biscotti tradizionali di questo periodo dell'anno.

In the video below, I talk about the Festa dei Morti in Italy as I show street scenes from Palermo, Sicily. I explain the meaning of the holiday and how Sicilians remember their loved ones who are no longer with them.  There are traditions with Sicilian sweets that pertain to … [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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Uncovering Palermo’s Capuchin Catacombs: History, Rules & Tips

November 22, 2025 By Larry Aiello

A sketch of the Catacombs in Palermo, Sicily. This video post will help you in Uncovering Palermo’s Capuchin Catacombs: History, Rules & Tips

In this video, I am at the Catacombs in Palermo, Sicily. It will help you in uncovering Palermo's Capuchin Catacombs: History, Rules & Tips. It is one of the most famous and also the most bizarre tourist attractions in Palermo, the Sicilian capital. The Capuchin … [Read more...]

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Cefalù Sicily exploring La Rocca and the Beach

July 10, 2025 By Larry Aiello

In this video, I am at the northern Sicilian seaside resort town of Cefalù, Sicily exploring La Rocca and the beach.  It is located about an hour east of Palermo by train or by car. This is my favorite place to visit when I am in Sicily. I know this town very well as I … [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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