A trip in the western part of Sicily, to discover an area which was influenced by the Punic culture and, afterwards, by the Greek one.

Palermo and its different tours: Arabic-Norman, baroque or liberty; the ancient town ofSelinunte characterized by its magnificent Greek temples and Piazza Armerina, UNESCO World Heritage Site for its splendid late Roman Villa del Casale.

Do not miss:

• From outside the churches in Palermo seem small: step inside and discover that they have a different size

• The Vucciria: with its colourful stalls and its true people is an authentic slice of Palermo
• Restaurant “Il maestro del brodo” ( +39 091 329523 - Via Pannieri, 7), recommended appetizers typical in Palermo such as ravili stuffs with grouper and fish rolls
• Arancini (rice balls) and the “cassata” in Pasticceria Alba ( +39 091 309016 - Piazza Don Bosco, 7)
• Restaurant Don Ciccio ( +39 091 932442 - Via del Cavaliere, 87 – Bagheria) excellent price/quality ratio
• A few miles from Palermo, there is Monreale: in the cathedral there are spectacular golden mosaics and a magnificient cloister.

One Response to “Discovering Palermo”